Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land

This press release from Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) was published on 2026-05-19 and titled "Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land".

Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to increase access to high-speed internet on federal land. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will streamline the permitting process for broadband and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land to expand access to high-speed internet in rural areas. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). The post Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land appeared first on John Barrasso .