Restroom Access Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3299

119th Congress

Restroom Access Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals for processing requests to install or modify communications infrastructure on public lands or in national forests. The portals would allow companies to more easily apply for the necessary authorizations to build things like cell towers or internet cables.

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

SponsorEleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Introduced10/31/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Restroom Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals for processing requests to install or modify communications infrastructure on public lands or in national forests. The portals would allow companies to more easil

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This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals for processing requests to install or modify communications infrastructure on public lands or in national forests. The portals would allow companies to more easily apply for the necessary authorizations to build things like cell towers or internet cables.

Bill Number: 3299
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced: 10/31/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Restroom Access Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3299
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 10/31/2025
Summary: This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals for processing requests to install or modify communications infrastructure on public lands or in national forests. The portals would allow companies to more easily apply for the necessary authorizations

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals for processing requests to install or modify communications infrastructure on public lands or in national forests. The portals would allow companies to more easily apply for the necessary authorizations to build things like cell towers or internet cables.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the DIGITAL Applications Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to each establish an online portal for processing communications use authorizations. These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land. Interior and the Forest Service must also notify the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within three business days of establishing their respective portals, and once the portals are established, the NTIA must link to them from its website.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates online portals for communications companies to request permits for infrastructure on public lands and national forests
Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to link to these portals on its website
Aims to streamline the application process for communications companies seeking to build or expand their networks

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact communications companies that rely on public lands or national forests to build and maintain their infrastructure. It could make it quicker and easier for them to get the necessary approvals to install or upgrade cell towers, internet cables, and other communications facilities. This could lead to expanded broadband and cell coverage in rural and remote areas, benefiting residents and businesses in those communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Government information and archives

Internet, web applications, social media

Land use and conservation

Telephone and wireless communication

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3299, 119th Congress (2025). "Restroom Access Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3299

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