HR 2975

This bill, the Broadband Incentives for Communities Act, creates a competitive grant program run by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The goal is to help local governments – like cities and counties, or Native American tribes – streamline the process of approving zoning and permitting applications for broadband infrastructure projects. The program will provide funding for capacity building, technology upgrades, and other resources to ensure efficient broadband deployment, particularly in underserved areas.