U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB2805: PLAN for Broadband Act
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, April 9, 2025:
A BILL To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act or the PLAN for Broadband Act . SECTION 2. National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the heads of the covered agencies, shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide to-- (1) support better management of Federal broadband programs to deliver on the goal of providing high-speed, affordable broadband internet access service to all individuals in the United States; (2) synchronize interagency coordination among covered agencies for Federal broadband programs; (3) synchronize interagency coordination regarding the process for approving the grant of an easement, right of way, or lease to, in, over, or on a building or any other property owned by the Federal Government for the right to install, construct, modify, or maintain infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service; and (4) reduce barriers, lower costs, and ease administrative burdens for State, local, and Tribal governments to participate in …
Sponsors
- Tim Walberg (R, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- Scott Peters (D, HD-CA-50)
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (D, HD-MI-8)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- : Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Internet, web applications, social media, Science, Technology, Communications, Government studies and investigations, Technology assessment, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Congressional oversight, Geography and mapping
Common questions
- What is HB2805?
- HB2805 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): PLAN for Broadband Act.
- What does HB2805 do?
- In its own words: To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB2805?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2805?
- Tim Walberg (R, HD-005), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2805?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2805
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