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Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 6046 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: Reported from committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 5
Latest action: Dec 3, 2025

What it does

This bill establishes a framework for the placement or modification of broadband or telecommunications equipment in a railroad corridor.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Nov 17, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

Read the full text Read it on the official site

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Nov 17, 2025
Committee (Current step)
Reported from committee · Dec 3, 2025
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

What moved

Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

John JoyceSponsor
Eugene VindmanCo-sponsor
Greg LandsmanCo-sponsor
Jennifer McClellanCo-sponsor
Scott PetersCo-sponsor

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

Work with this bill

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