This bill aims to get high‑speed internet to more people by making federal broadband programs work together better. It tells the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to create a national plan to coordinate funding, cut red tape, avoid duplicate projects, and track results like how many homes and businesses get service. The plan must be public and include common data and maps, rules to avoid funding already‑served areas, and a funding cap per location for programs that favor certain technologies . Agencies must also report how they’re helping fill the national broadband “Deployment Locations Map,” and explain any data challenges . To speed building on federal property, agencies must track and fix permit delays, and alert staff before missing the 270‑day review deadline . The bill lowers the cost threshold for “fast‑track” environmental review of broadband projects from $200 million to $5 million, which could move smaller projects faster . It does not give government new power to regulate internet service .

• Deadlines: the strategy is due within one year of enactment; the detailed implementation plan is due 120 days after that; agencies must submit mapping reports within 60 days; NTIA must give progress briefings every 90 days during rollout; and the Government Accountability Office will review how well the plan works one year after the implementation plan is submitted .

| Key point | What it means | | — | — | | Who is affected | Households and small businesses waiting for broadband; internet providers seeking federal funds or permits; federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies that run or coordinate broadband programs . | | What changes | A national coordination plan; public implementation plan; shared maps/data; caps on per‑location awards for certain programs; tighter rules to avoid duplicate funding; faster, tracked permits on federal lands/buildings; expanded fast‑track review for $5M+ broadband projects . | | When | Strategy in 1 year; implementation plan 120 days later; mapping reports in 60 days; progress briefings every 90 days; GAO review 1 year after the plan is submitted . |