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H.R. 1870: SPEED for BEAD Act

H.R. 1870 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. This bill changes how federal money is distributed for internet expansion, specifically through the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Currently, the BEAD program prioritizes fiber optic internet projects for funding. This bill… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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