American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023

This bill aims to speed up the expansion of high-speed internet and wireless services by streamlining the permitting process for telecommunications infrastructure. It would establish strict "shot clock" deadlines for state and local governments to review permit applications, with a "deemed granted" provision that automatically approves requests if a decision is not made within a specific timeframe (often 60 days).

For citizens, this could lead to faster broadband deployment in underserved areas by reducing regulatory delays and lowering the fees providers pay to use public rights-of-way. However, the bill would also limit the ability of local governments to manage where equipment like cell towers and fiber lines are placed, potentially affecting local zoning control, historic preservation rules, and the negotiation of cable franchise agreements that fund community services.