Legislative Activity

The SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure by streamlining federal review processes. This bill exempts certain qualifying communications projects from major environmental (NEPA) and historical preservation reviews under specific conditions. These exemptions apply to new facilities meeting defined size and location criteria, as well as certain easement grants on federal property. However, the Act maintains the FCC's authority regarding radio frequency exposure and preserves state and local zoning enforcement.

The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act repeals specific sections of a previous energy law, effectively eliminating certain established energy programs. This legislation also rescinds any unspent federal funds previously allocated to those now-repealed programs. Additionally, it makes a technical update to existing law by removing references to the now-defunct high-efficiency electric home rebate program.

The TERMS Act mandates that online service providers clearly disclose their policies and processes for restricting user accounts, ensuring users know the rules before they sign up. Providers must give users advance written notice detailing the violation and appeal rights before suspending or terminating service, except in specific emergency situations. Furthermore, companies are required to publish annual, machine-readable reports detailing enforcement actions, including how violations were detected and the outcomes of user appeals. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these transparency and notification requirements against all covered providers, including nonprofits.

The Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025 (LIT Act) cleans up outdated definitions and references related to general service lamps within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It formally strikes specific sections and rules previously established by the Department of Energy concerning incandescent lamp standards. This legislative action effectively reserves certain parts of the law for future use and cancels previous DOE regulations on the matter.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.