Support legislation to expand Appalachian broadband access by directing a GAO study of satellite capabilities for economic development and rural broadband services.

Rep. Taylor’s Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives

The press release says Taylor’s bill, the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act, passed the House and would direct a GAO study on satellite capabilities for Appalachian broadband and economic development.

Rep. Taylor’s Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives | Representative Dave Taylor
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Taylor applauded passage of H.R. 2474, the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act, through the House by voice vote; he also spoke on the House floor in support of the bill.

The source reports Taylor supported passage of broadband legislation expanding Appalachian broadband access.

Rep. Taylor’s Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives
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The bill text states it was introduced by Rep. Taylor and would require the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, including review of satellite capacity for business purposes, economic development growth, and cost-effectiveness.

Direct match to the claim’s requested GAO study on satellite capabilities, economic development, and rural broadband access.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R.2474 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act | Congress.gov
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The all-actions page shows the bill was introduced on 03/27/2025, referred to committee and subcommittee, and on 01/21/2026 was ordered to be reported (amended) by voice vote after committee markup.

Confirms concrete legislative action advancing the bill beyond introduction.

partial same_term A for effort

Actions - H.R.2474 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act | Congress.gov
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In House debate on H.R. 2474, Rep. Taylor said the bill directs GAO to study the Appalachian Regional Commission’s ability to include satellites in broadband projects; after debate, the House passed the bill as amended.

Strong evidence the measure was actively advocated for and actually passed the House.

delivered same_term A for effort

CREC-2026-03-24-house.pdf
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GovInfo identifies H.R. 2474 as ‘Engrossed in House’ on March 24, 2026, confirming the bill cleared the House in engrossed form.

Confirms House passage and that the legislative proposal advanced substantially.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 2474 (EH) - Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act - BILLS-119hr2474eh | Content Details | GovInfo
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The committee said H.R. 2474 directs GAO to study whether satellite broadband can be effectively incorporated into broadband projects supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Committee-level official confirmation of the bill’s substance and the requested satellite broadband study.

partial same_term A for effort

Committee Approves Bills to Improve Aviation Programs, Rural Broadband Access, U.S. Property Protections in Other Countries | House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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Taylor’s office said H.R. 2474 passed the House by voice vote and would direct a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on satellite broadband’s role in Appalachian broadband projects and economic growth.

Member-level confirmation that he supported and advanced the bill through House passage.

delivered same_term A for effort

Rep. Taylor’s Bill to Expand Appalachian Broadband Services Passes House of Representatives | Representative Dave Taylor
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