HR 1870
Speed for bead act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:45 AM
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Bill overview
The Speed for BEAD Act, also known as the Streamlining Program Efficiency and Expanding Deployment for BEAD Act, makes changes to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It expands the types of broadband technologies eligible for funding to include satellite, fixed wireless, and fiber, and prohibits states from regulating broadband rates. The bill also clarifies how unused funds should be handled and removes restrictions on conditions related to labor agreements, climate change, and diversity initiatives, aiming to streamline the program and increase broadband deployment.
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