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City of Newton Petition Regarding Federal Broadband Legislation

Original title: PETITIONS, ETC.

Record date · May 29, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Newton, Massachusetts, has submitted a formal petition to the U.S. House of Representatives expressing opposition to H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025.

Why it matters

This petition formally registers the official stance of a municipal government against a specific federal bill that could impact local authority over broadband infrastructure deployment.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Newton

The city has formally registered its opposition to federal legislation that may impact its local broadband deployment policies.

Key Facts

The City of Newton, Massachusetts, submitted a petition opposing H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025.
The petition was presented to the House of Representatives under clause 3 of rule XII.
The petition was referred jointly to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a petition in the Congressional Record?

It is a formal request or statement submitted by a group, such as a city government, to the House of Representatives to express a position on legislative matters.

Does this petition change the law?

No, this is a formal expression of opposition from a local government and does not directly alter federal law.

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Local Opposition to Federal Broadband Preemption

The petition highlights ongoing tension between municipal control and federal efforts to streamline broadband deployment.

City of Newton, Massachusetts H.R. 2289

Connected Entities

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce Committee, City of Newton, Massachusetts

OrganizationCommittee on Natural Resources“One of the committees to which the petition was referred.”Map →

OrganizationEnergy and Commerce Committee“One of the committees to which the petition was referred.”Map →

locationCity of Newton, Massachusetts“The municipal government that submitted the petition.”Map →

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