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HR 7452118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 11, 2024
Latest Action Date
Feb 23, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure at the local level. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. Specific details about the bill's provisions, funding, or implementation mechanisms are not available in the provided source data.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance local telecommunications capabilities but did not progress beyond early committee referral and is no longer active in the current Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill focuses on expanding telecommunications infrastructure at the local level.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on February 23, 2024, but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['Local telecommunications providers', 'Communities seeking improved telecom services', 'Technology and communications sectors']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed information on funding sources and budget impact', 'Unclear implementation and oversight mechanisms due to absence of full bill text', 'Potential challenges in coordinating local and federal telecom expansion efforts']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the relevant subcommittee overseeing communications and technology. It did not receive further legislative action and is classified as failed or expired. No additional legislative history or debate details are provided.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvement in local economic development due to enhanced telecommunications infrastructure', 'Possible increased competition among local telecom providers', 'Improved access to technology services for underserved or rural communities']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the full bill text and official summary limits the ability to fully assess the bill's provisions, funding, and oversight mechanisms. This lack of transparency hinders comprehensive public and legislative scrutiny. Additionally, the bill's failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative support or prioritization during the 118th Congress.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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