United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4448 — Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026

Last action — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to speed up the permitting process for broadband infrastructure.

This legislation seeks to reduce delays in obtaining permits for broadband projects to improve internet access. By streamlining the process, it aims to facilitate faster deployment of broadband infrastructure.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may experience improved internet access sooner, supporting remote learning and work-from-home opportunities.
  • Consumers: This means faster access to improved internet services as broadband projects can be completed more quickly.
  • Small Business: Quicker broadband deployment can enhance online business operations and reach more customers through better connectivity.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173)

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation technology

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4448?
S 4448 is sponsored by Luján, Ben Ray (Democratic), Barrasso, John (Republican), and Thune, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4448?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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