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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.
Summary
- Requires the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate its processes for updating broadband internet availability maps within 120 days.
- Directs the FCC to examine the "challenge process" that allows stakeholders to dispute broadband coverage information on the maps.
- Requires the FCC to consider the impact of any map changes on funding decisions that rely on the maps.
- Requires the FCC to weigh the effects of proposed changes on broadband service providers.
- Directs the FCC to coordinate its mapping review with ongoing efforts to restore broadband service availability in underserved areas.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD)
2 cosponsors
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA)
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
Actions (2)
- Jul 16, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · senate
- Jul 16, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 16, 2026
Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Fetterman, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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”.
SEC. 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 rulemaking to review and evaluate the processes for updating the broadband maps, including the challenge process.
(c) Considerations.—In the rulemaking initiated under subsection
(b), the Commission shall consider—
(1) the relative equities and burdens of any proposed changes to the broadband maps;
(2) the impact of any proposed changes with respect to the use of the broadband maps when making funding decisions;
(3) the impact of any changes proposed in that rulemaking on providers of broadband internet access service; and
(4) ongoing Commission efforts relating to broadband mapping, the restoration of broadband serviceable locations, and the challenge process. <all>
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