MAP for Broadband Funding Act

This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map, which tracks the location of federally funded broadband projects. The proposal would also require the government to seek public feedback on the map's transparency and data quality while mandating a Government Accountability Office report on agency compliance and map management.

This bill affects the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which must coordinate to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map. Federal agencies responsible for funding broadband projects are also affected, as they are subject to oversight regarding their compliance with map-related information submission requirements. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office is tasked with reporting on the map's management, while the general public is invited to provide comment on the map's functionality and data quality.

• Interagency coordination for broadband data collection. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map in a timely manner.
• Public feedback on map functionality and data quality. The FCC is required to solicit public comments regarding the transparency and functionality of the map, as well as the completeness and quality of the data it contains.
• GAO reporting on map management and agency compliance. The Government Accountability Office must report on how the map is managed and used, including an assessment of whether federal agencies are meeting their obligations to submit project information.

• S. 2585, MAP for Broadband Funding Act
  Mar 16, 2026 · As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 12, 2026

The bill modifies the management of the existing Broadband Funding Map by requiring the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to coordinate data collection and reporting. It also establishes new oversight requirements for federal agencies regarding their existing obligations to submit information for the map.

The bill aims to improve the oversight and transparency of federal broadband investments by requiring the FCC to coordinate data collection for the Broadband Funding Map and seeking public input on its functionality. It also establishes reporting requirements to ensure federal agencies comply with data submission obligations and to evaluate the overall management of the map.