Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Summary
The Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a plan for tracking Form 299s. These forms are used for communications use authorization on federal lands. The plan must detail how the Assistant Secretary will track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of these forms, and provide transparency to applicants.
Expected Effects
This act aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the process for authorizing communications facilities on public lands. It requires the Assistant Secretary to identify potential barriers to implementing the tracking plan. Ultimately, this could speed up broadband deployment.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in the application process for communications use authorization.
- More efficient processing of Form 299s, potentially speeding up broadband deployment.
- Better tracking of applications, reducing delays and uncertainties for applicants.
- Identification of barriers to broadband deployment on federal lands.
- Improved communication between the Assistant Secretary and applicants.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential administrative burden on the Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
- Costs associated with developing and implementing the tracking plan.
- Possible delays in other areas due to the focus on this specific task.
- The plan's effectiveness depends on the Assistant Secretary's ability to implement it successfully.
- No guarantee that the plan will actually lead to faster broadband deployment.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill aligns with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states. By facilitating broadband deployment, the bill promotes interstate commerce. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional right or freedom.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).