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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 2585Telephone and wireless communicationGovernment studies and investigations

MAP for Broadband Funding Act

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Reliable high-speed internet is essential for modern life, from education and healthcare to jobs and commerce, yet many parts of the U.S. still lack adequate access. Billions of federal dollars have been allocated to address this 'digital divide,' but if these funds are not coordinated effectively, they can be wasted by funding duplicate projects or leaving gaps in service.

This bill matters because it aims to prevent such waste by improving the tools that track federal internet investments. If it becomes law, it could lead to more efficient and equitable deployment of internet infrastructure, potentially accelerating access for underserved communities and ensuring that taxpayer money achieves its maximum impact. Without this bill, the risk of uncoordinated and redundant spending on internet projects would continue, potentially delaying widespread access and reducing the overall value of federal investments.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in coordination with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), to collect data from federal agencies for the Broadband Funding Map to prevent duplicate funding.

This aims to ensure federal money for internet expansion is used efficiently and prevents different government programs from funding the same projects.

PROVISION 02

Directs the FCC to conduct a public inquiry within 270 days of the bill's enactment to gather feedback on how to improve the functionality, transparency, data quality, and user experience of the Broadband Funding Map.

This provision seeks public and expert input to make the map more effective and user-friendly, ensuring it truly helps in broadband deployment planning.

PROVISION 03

Mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on federal agencies' roles, responsibilities, and progress in maintaining the Broadband Funding Map, including data submission compliance and the FCC's management.

This independent review provides oversight and identifies challenges or best practices in the federal effort to coordinate broadband funding.

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JUN 23

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 2585

Congress119th

StatusPassed Senate

IntroducedJul 31, 2025

Last actionJun 23, 2026

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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025

Senate BillS 2585Telephone and wireless communicationGovernment studies and investigations

MAP for Broadband Funding Act

INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 23, 2026

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Introduced
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Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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This aims to ensure federal money for internet expansion is used efficiently and prevents different government programs from funding the same projects.

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This provision seeks public and expert input to make the map more effective and user-friendly, ensuring it truly helps in broadband deployment planning.

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This independent review provides oversight and identifies challenges or best practices in the federal effort to coordinate broadband funding.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act

FCC to initiate a notice of inquiry concerning the optimum functionality and transparency of the Broadband Funding Map.

Not later than 120 days after the initiation of the inquiry

FCC to complete the inquiry on the Broadband Funding Map.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Comptroller General to conduct a study and submit a report on federal agencies' roles, responsibilities, and progress regarding the Broadband Funding Map.

GLOSSARY

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Broadband Funding Map: A federal online map that tracks where government money is being used to build or improve high-speed internet service.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission): An independent U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable, including broadband internet.
NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration): A federal agency that advises the President on telecommunications and information policy, and also manages federal spectrum use.
Broadband infrastructure: The physical facilities and equipment, like fiber optic cables or wireless towers, that provide high-speed internet access.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A major federal law passed in 2021 that allocates significant funding for infrastructure projects across the U.S., including for broadband internet expansion.
GAO (Government Accountability Office): An independent agency that works for Congress and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars, often by conducting studies and audits.

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13 EVENTS

JUN 23

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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JUN 23

Received in the House.

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JUN 23

Held at the desk.

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JUN 18

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

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MAP for Broadband Funding Act

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MAP for Broadband Funding Act

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