Docket Room.
S 4561·Federal·senate

CLOSE THE GAP Act

In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R)
Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Jul 15, 2026

Summary

The bill requires federal land agencies to create uniform, technology‑neutral rules for approving broadband facilities, sets up online tracking and reporting, and limits fees to actual processing costs. It affects telecom companies, federal land managers, and communities that need faster broadband access, aiming to cut delays and improve public‑safety communications on public lands.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Writing about this bill? Add a live status widget to your site or newsletter. It updates as the bill moves.

Track this bill

Get an email when S 4561 moves: committee action, floor votes, amendments and hearings. Free, no card.

Track S 4561 free

Or ask your AI assistant about S 4561 directly:

Add to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice