H.R. 2474
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 27, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Taylor · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.
SEC. 2. GAO study on low-orbit satellites
- (a) In general
- Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress the results thereof, a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects.
- (b) Requirements
- In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall—
- review the capacity of low-orbit satellite services to be used for business purposes;
- evaluate economic development growth in areas that have used low-orbit satellites for businesses; and
- analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband satellites for economic development.
- In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall—