Truth in Tariffs Act

House Bill

H.R. 3306

119th Congress

Truth in Tariffs Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Case

Representative

Democratic

HI-1

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill aims to speed up the process of getting permits for building broadband internet infrastructure like fiber optic cables and cell towers. It requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to work with other federal agencies, states, and tribes to coordinate and streamline the permit approval process.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to speed up the process of getting permits for building broadband internet infrastructure like fiber optic cables and cell towers. It requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to work with other federal agencies, states, and tribes to coordinate and streamline the permit approval process.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to coordinate with specified federal entities and other stakeholders to expedite permits for broadband projects (i.e., projects to install fiber optic lines, communications towers, and related infrastructure). It also allows the departments to establish teams to support the coordination efforts. Specifically, USDA and Interior must enter into agreements with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate and expedite the permits. In developing the agreements, USDA and Interior (1) must consult with organizations representing state and tribal historic preservation officers, and (2) may request that states and Indian tribes with broadband projects in their jurisdictions enter the agreements. After entering an agreement, USDA and Interior may designate employees with expertise in planning, environmental analyses, and other relevant topics to work as part of a team in a state or regional office that has been delegated responsibility for issuing broadband permits.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires coordination between federal agencies like the Bureau of Indian Affairs and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expedite broadband infrastructure permits
Allows the Departments to create specialized teams to support the permit coordination efforts in different states and regions
Seeks to make it faster and easier to get approval for projects to install fiber optic lines, cell towers, and other broadband infrastructure

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would likely make it quicker and less bureaucratic to build new broadband internet networks, especially in rural and tribal areas. This could improve internet access and speeds for millions of Americans who currently lack reliable high-speed internet service.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Indian lands and resources rights

Internet, web applications, social media

Licensing and registrations

Rural conditions and development

State and local government operations

Telephone and wireless communication

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3306, 119th Congress (2025). "Truth in Tariffs Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3306