H.R. 3609 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2023Mr. Meuser (for himself and Ms. Lee of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023. 2. Ensuring accuracy of broadband maps before allocation of funds based on maps Section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C. 1702) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Reallocation after update to maps (A) In general Two hundred and ten days after the date on which the Assistant Secretary allocates amounts to an eligible entity under paragraph (1) or (3), the Assistant Secretary shall— (i) repeat the calculation required under subparagraph (B) of the applicable paragraph based on the most current versions of the broadband DATA maps; and (ii) adjust the allocation under the applicable paragraph as necessary based on the recalculation under clause (i). (B) Use of reallocation in calculating final disbursement (i) Final disbursement timing The Assistant Secretary may not make grant funds available to an eligible entity under subsection (e)(4) until the Assistant Secretary has complied with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (ii) Use of reallocation If the Assistant Secretary adjusts the allocation to an eligible entity under this subsection pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Assistant Secretary shall use the adjusted allocation to determine the amount of grant funds that remain to be made available to the eligible entity under subsection (e)(4). ; and (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (ii) by striking On or after and inserting the following: (A) In general On or after ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (B) Notice of recalculated allocation On or after the date on which the Assistant Secretary adjusts the allocation to an eligible entity under subsection (c)(4), the Assistant Secretary shall issue a notice to the eligible entity that contains the adjusted amount available to the eligible entity under subsection (c). ; and (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(i), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking approvals and inserting approves; and (II) by inserting (subject to paragraph (4) of that subsection) after subsection (c); (ii) in subparagraph (D)(ii)(III), by inserting (subject to paragraph (4) of that subsection) after subsection (c); and (iii) in subparagraph (E)(ii)(III), by inserting (subject to paragraph (4) of that subsection) after subsection (c).