Deb Fischer (R-NE)
MAP for Broadband Funding Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate voice vote
- Awaiting House
The Senate by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "MAP for Broadband Funding Act," aims to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map. It directs the FCC to coordinate with the NTIA to collect data from Federal agencies to ensure efficient use of funds and prevent fragmentation. The Commission is required to initiate an inquiry into the map's functionality, transparency, and data quality. This inquiry must evaluate factors such as data adequacy, usability, and the potential inclusion of third-party data. Additionally, the Act mandates a study by the Comptroller General regarding the roles and progress of agencies maintaining the map. The results of this study will be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
The Act seeks to modernize the Broadband Funding Map to improve the efficiency of broadband infrastructure deployment.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The Act mandates an inquiry into the optimum transparency and functionality of the Broadband Funding Map.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Better broadband mapping can help ensure efficient deployment of infrastructure to all areas, including rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Efficient use of Federal funds: The Act directs the Commission to collect data in a timely manner to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment and prevent fragmentation (Section 3(a)).
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Improved Map Transparency and Functionality: Through a required notice of inquiry, the Commission will evaluate the quality, completeness, and usability of the Broadband Funding Map to improve user experience (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Potential for Better Data: The inquiry will consider whether adding new data categories or incorporating third-party mapping data could improve the map's transparency and functionality (Section 3(b)(2)(B) and (E)).
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Taxpayer Savings: The GAO study is tasked with reviewing how enhanced use of the Broadband Funding Map by Federal agencies could improve taxpayer savings (Section 4(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for delays in inquiry via voting: The Act allows any Commissioner to request a vote, which can prevent the initiation of the required notice of inquiry unless a majority approves (Section 3(b)(1)(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? — Better broadband mapping can help ensure efficient deployment of infrastructure to all areas, including rural communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improving broadband deployment efficiency can assist in expanding internet access to underserved populations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The Act directs a GAO study to determine how enhanced use of the Broadband Funding Map can improve taxpayer savings. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The Act aims to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment to prevent fragmentation.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The Act seeks to modernize the Broadband Funding Map to improve the efficiency of broadband infrastructure deployment.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The Act mandates an inquiry into the optimum transparency and functionality of the Broadband Funding Map.
- 6/23/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/18/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2922-2924; text: CR S2923)
- 5/11/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-121.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada