This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to identify and address delays in permitting broadband and wireless projects on public lands and national forests. The agencies must pinpoint barriers, suggest rule changes to streamline reviews, and develop strategies to prioritize and expedite applications. Within a year, they must report their findings and staffing plans to Congress, with the goal of speeding up broadband and cell coverage expansion in rural and underserved areas to support economic growth, education, telehealth, and public safety.
