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RAPID Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5318 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Sep 11, 2025

What it does

The RAPID Act would exempt the deployment of small personal wireless service facilities—such as small antennas under 3 cubic feet in volume—from certain federal environmental and historical preservation review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). It also establishes a presumption that Indian Tribes have disclaimed interest in such projects if they do not respond to a complete FCC Form 620 or 621 within 45 days, which can be overcome only if the applicant failed to follow up appropriately or if FCC rules violate a nationwide programmatic agreement. The bill aims to streamline permitting for small wireless…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 11, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 11, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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