A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to exclude certain qualified broadband grants from gross income. These grants are specifically intended for broadband deployment. The bill identifies various programs, including those under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that qualify for this tax treatment. It also includes provisions to prevent a double benefit for these expenditures.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill supports rural broadband through specific programs like those under the Rural Electrification Act.
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?
The bill excludes qualified broadband grants from gross income, which provides tax relief for entities receiving these funds for deployment.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill specifically includes grants from the Rural Electrification Act to support broadband deployment in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Exclusion for Broadband Deployment: Gross income will not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment (Section 2(a)). This could benefit those receiving specific grants by ensuring the funds are not treated as taxable income.
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Specific Program Support: The bill includes several grant types such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and others (Section 2(c)). This provides clear tax guidance for various federal and local broadband investment programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Denial of Double Benefit: No deduction or credit will be allowed for expenditures related to the amount excluded from gross income (Section 2(b)).
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Reduction of Property Basis: The adjusted basis of any property will be reduced by the amount of the excluded grant (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports rural broadband through specific programs like those under the Rural Electrification Act. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes grants from Tribal governments to assist in broadband deployment on tribal lands. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved broadband access through these programs can help lower-income households access essential services and information.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill excludes qualified broadband grants from gross income, which provides tax relief for entities receiving these funds for deployment. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The tax treatment of broadband grants can assist smaller entities in deploying infrastructure more cost-effectively. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By excluding broadband grants from gross income, the bill incentivizes investment in digital infrastructure which supports economic activity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically includes grants from the Rural Electrification Act to support broadband deployment in rural areas. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill's focus on broadband is a form of digital infrastructure investment that supports modern connectivity.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill provides tax-neutral treatment for grants aimed at expanding broadband and internet infrastructure.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill supports broadband deployment which is a critical component for the expansion of telemedicine and digital health services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Expanding broadband access can help reduce poverty by providing better access to jobs and information.
- 7/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia
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