Standard FEES Act

This bill would make one clear set of fees for companies that apply to place, change, or maintain cell towers and other communications gear on federal buildings and land. The General Services Administration (GSA) would set the fees, and all federal agencies would have to use them. The fees must match the actual cost of reviewing the application and treat all companies fairly. Agencies could use the fees only to cover their processing costs.

The GSA could allow limited, case‑by‑case exceptions—such as when it would help expand broadband service or provide a clear public benefit—and agencies would adopt those exceptions too. This new fee schedule would replace any other fee rules for these applications. GSA would set the schedule within 30 days of the law taking effect, and agencies would adopt it within 120 days after that.

Key points

• Who is affected: Wireless and broadband companies that want to use federal property; federal agencies that review these applications; communities that rely on better internet and cell service.
• What changes: One nationwide fee schedule based on actual review costs; fair treatment across companies; fees can only be used to process applications; limited, neutral exceptions to help expand broadband and serve the public.
• When: GSA sets the fees within 30 days of enactment; agencies adopt them within 120 days after the schedule is set.