Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

House Bill

H.R. 3340

119th Congress

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act would automatically approve applications to install or maintain communications facilities on federal property if the government agency fails to approve or deny the application within 270 days. This bill aims to speed up the process for companies to get permission to build communication infrastructure on public lands.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

SponsorLloyd Doggett (D-TX)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

ChamberHouse

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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

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The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act would automatically approve applications to install or maintain communications facilities on federal property if the government agency fails to approve or deny the application within 270 days. This bill aims to speed up the process for companies to get permission to build communication infrastructure on public lands.

Bill Number: 3340
Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Bill Number: 3340
Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act would automatically approve applications to install or maintain communications facilities on federal property if the government agency fails to approve or deny the application within 270 days. This bill aims to speed up the process for companies to get

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act would automatically approve applications to install or maintain communications facilities on federal property if the government agency fails to approve or deny the application within 270 days. This bill aims to speed up the process for companies to get permission to build communication infrastructure on public lands.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Granting Remaining Applications Not Treated Efficiently or Delayed Act of 2023 or the GRANTED Act of 2023 This bill provides for the automatic approval of complete applications for easements, rights-of-way, or leases to install, construct, modify, or maintain communications facilities on federal property if the applicable agency fails to approve or deny the application within the 270-day time frame that applies under current law. The bill also establishes criteria for determining when an application is considered complete.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Automatically approves applications for communication facilities on federal property if the government agency does not make a decision within 270 days
Establishes criteria for determining when an application is considered complete
Intended to streamline the approval process for communication infrastructure on public lands

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact telecommunications companies that need to install or maintain communication facilities on federal property. It could make it faster and easier for them to get approval, which could lead to expanded broadband and cell coverage in rural and remote areas. However, some environmental groups may be concerned about the potential impact on public lands.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Infrastructure development

Land use and conservation

Lease and rental services

Radio spectrum allocation

Telecommunication rates and fees

Telephone and wireless communication

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3340, 119th Congress (2025). "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3340

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