Local Governments Push Back on House Broadband Permitting Bill
The American Broadband Deployment Act would impose shot clocks on local reviews.
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 – The battle for who will control local rights-of-way is continuing before Congress.
Local governments are urging House lawmakers not to move forward with a broadband permitting bill they say would undermine their ability to make sure projects are done safely.
Their Thursday letter to House leadership comes three days after a dozen broadband trade groups pushed the chamber to pass the legislation “without delay.” The bill was placed on the Union Calendar Wednesday, making it eligible for a floor vote which has yet to be scheduled.
