Hollywood Commission to Oppose Federal Broadband Bill Limiting Local Authority
The City Commission is considering a resolution formally opposing H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025, a federal House bill. The resolution directs the City Clerk to transmit Hollywood's opposition to relevant federal and state parties.
What this means for you
H.R. 2289 typically targets local government fees, permitting timelines, and rights-of-way authority over broadband infrastructure — areas where municipal clients often have leverage in franchise and ROW negotiations. If the bill advances, it could preempt local ordinances and contracts governing telecom deployments, worth tracking for any practice involving municipal ROW agreements or wireless facility siting.
Note: Specific provisions of H.R. 2289 are not detailed in the agenda item; the practical impact is inferred from the bill's known general subject matter and past similar federal broadband legislation.
