3.0.0 6046 2026-02-03T13:55:28Z 2026-02-03T13:55:28Z House H HR 2025-11-17 119 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6046 <pre>[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 193 (Monday, November 17, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania:H.R. 6046.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Commerce Clause[Page H4705]</pre> hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee Reported by 2025-11-18T17:17:15Z Markup by 2025-11-18T17:16:49Z Referred to 2025-11-17T17:16:27Z Markup By 2025-12-03T21:52:05Z Referred To 2025-11-17T17:00:20Z 119 3268 S 2025-11-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2025-12-03 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0. Committee 2025-12-03 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Committee 2025-11-18 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2025-11-18 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Committee 2025-11-17 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Committee 2025-11-17 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2025-11-17 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2025-11-17 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress J000302 Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] John Joyce R PA 13 N L000601 Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] Greg Landsman D OH 1 2025-11-17 True P000608 Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] Scott Peters D CA H. 50 2025-11-17 True V000138 Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] Eugene Vindman D VA Simon 7 2025-12-03 False M001227 Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] Jennifer McClellan D VA L. 4 2025-12-09 False Science, Technology, Communications Advisory bodies 2025-12-03T15:36:57Z Industrial facilities 2025-12-03T15:24:07Z Infrastructure development 2025-12-03T15:22:08Z Internet, web applications, social media 2025-12-03T15:19:33Z Licensing and registrations 2025-12-03T15:22:44Z Railroads 2025-12-03T15:22:00Z Telephone and wireless communication 2025-12-03T15:18:36Z User charges and fees 2025-12-03T15:23:36Z Science, Technology, Communications 2025-11-20T17:04:00Z

00 2025-11-17 Introduced in House 2026-02-03T13:53:10Z <p><strong>Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act</strong></p><p>This bill establishes a framework for the placement or modification of broadband or telecommunications equipment in a railroad corridor.</p><p>Specifically, if a broadband or telecommunications provider is seeking to place or modify equipment within a railroad carrier’s right-of-way, the provider must submit an application to the carrier. A carrier must approve or deny an application within 60 days of receipt, and may only deny an application for safety reasons or if the placement or modification would substantially interfere with or damage railroad infrastructure. Once an application is approved, work must be scheduled in coordination with the carrier and generally must begin within 30 days. A provider must pay the railroad carrier for actual costs incurred with respect to the application.</p><p>However, if a provider has been authorized by a state or local government to place or modify equipment in a public right-of-way in an area that intersects with a railroad corridor, the provider need only notify the relevant railroad carrier and schedule the work in coordination with the carrier. Work must generally begin between 15 and 30 days after the notification is submitted. No fee is required.</p><p>A provider or carrier may petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for relief if the other has failed to comply with these provisions.</p><p>The FCC must promulgate regulations to implement these provisions in a manner that ensures railroad safety, provides a timelier process for emergency situations, and prevents substantial interference with railroad infrastructure or operations, among other requirements.</p>

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