The public record · 119th Congress

CLOSE THE GAP Act

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A bill to modernize and streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure on Federal land, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

CLOSE THE GAP ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4561·Senate·Bill·Science, Technology, Communications

Sen. John Barrasso(Republican-Wyoming)·

May 19, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2375-2377)

Jul 15, 2026

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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Bill text

May 19, 2026As introduced in the Senate