118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 43 — Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

“To direct the Federal Communications Commission to prioritize the timely processing of certain long-form applications in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.”

Science, technology, communications

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 9, 2023

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Referred

Jan 9, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to prioritize the processing of applications for certain rural broadband expansion projects that are located in areas with the shortest construction seasons (e.g., areas with long winters and heavy snowfall).

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.