TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act Timely Replacement Under Secure...
To provide that a project to remove and replace communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.
This bill, HB5358, aims to streamline the process for replacing outdated communications equipment by exempting such projects from specific environmental and historical preservation reviews. These reviews are typically required under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The bill would affect entities involved in removing and replacing communications infrastructure, potentially accelerating these projects by reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
The bill was introduced and referred to two committees: the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Natural Resources. These committees will review the bill and determine the next steps in the legislative process. As of the last update, the bill is in its initial stages, having just been introduced and referred to the relevant committees.
The key actions so far include the introduction of the bill on September 15, 2025, and its referral to the committees mentioned above. Moving forward, the committees will evaluate the bill and decide on further actions, such as scheduling hearings or markups.
