Walberg Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers to Broadband Deployment

Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) introduced the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act to remove unnecessary barriers to building wireless transmission infrastructure on a brownfield site to further broadband deployment efforts.

"In today's digital age, it is vital that Americans have access to broadband whether it be for telehealth visits, homework, or staying connected," said Rep. Walberg. "However there are still far too many individuals who lack access to broadband internet and the many benefits it has to offer. Onerous regulations for broadband deployment on brownfield sites can often delay connection for digitally underserved areas. This legislation would help streamline the development of new infrastructure so we can accelerate broadband deployment and close the digital divide."

Congressman Walberg serves as a co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress, visit walberg.house.gov.