Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Science, Technology, Communications

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Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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). Specifically, the FCC must prioritize processing such applications for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase II auction, which aims to facilitate the provision of broadband service to areas that are partially served.

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John Bergman

Sponsor · Republican · MI

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Official Subjects

Science, Technology, CommunicationsAtmospheric science and weatherFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communicationInternet, web applications, social media

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