Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 15, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 19, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires states, localities, and their instrumentalities to respond within a specified time frame to certain requests to modify existing wireless towers or base stations. Currently, states and localities must approve eligible requests for modifications. A request is eligible if it proposes to add, replace, or remove transmission equipment in a manner that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the tower or base station. The bill requires states, localities, and their instrumentalities to respond to these types of requests within 60 days either by (1) approving them, or (2) providing a written notice that explains why they are ineligible for approval. Failure to...
Timeline · 3 actions
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 15, 2023
Introduced in House
May 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.