U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5015: Broadband MAP Act of 2026
Status: In committee, July 16, 2026
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate the processes for updating maps that depict the extent of the availability of broadband internet access service in the United States, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate the processes for updating maps that depict the extent of the availability of broadband internet access service in the United States, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 16, 2026:
A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate the processes for updating maps that depict the extent of the availability of broadband internet access service in the United States, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers Act of 2026 or the Broadband MAP Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Mapping process review and evaluation (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Broadband maps The term broadband maps means the maps created under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1) ). (3) Broadband serviceable location The term broadband serviceable location means an area in the United States where a provider of broadband internet access service provides, or could provide, broadband internet access service. (4) Challenge process The term challenge process means the challenge process established pursuant to section 802(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 642(b)(5) ). (5) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) Requirement Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a …
Sponsors
- Thune, John (R) · primary sponsor
- Fetterman, John (D)
- Fischer, Deb (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is SB5015?
- SB5015 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Broadband MAP Act of 2026.
- What does SB5015 do?
- In its own words: To require the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate the processes for updating maps that depict the extent of the availability of broadband internet access service in the United States, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5015?
- In committee as of July 16, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (July 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5015?
- Thune, John (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5015?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5015
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