SUCCESS for BEAD Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Dec 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The SUCCESS for BEAD Act would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which distributes federal funds to states and territories ("eligible entities") for broadband deployment. The bill requires eligible entities to use any grant money remaining after their final broadband deployment proposals are approved to run competitive subgrant programs, rather than simply returning or holding the funds. Eligible uses include fiber and conduit construction, internet exchange points, mobile wireless infrastructure, submarine cables, workforce development tied to telecommunications/AI/cybersecurity/electrical sectors, Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, mapping, and permitting assistance—but not data center construction. It sets subgrant priorities (e.g., unserved areas, public safety, national security, military/lab connectivity), a 25% matching requirement (waivable), limits on operational expenses, and a mandatory public challenge process for certain fiber projects to prevent overbuilding. It also locks in place an existing Buy America waiver for BEAD recipients and directs the Commerce Department to issue implementation guidance within 30 days, including coordination on 9-1-1 planning.
The bill primarily affects state and territorial broadband offices administering BEAD funds, internet service providers and infrastructure builders competing for subgrants, workforce training programs, and emergency communications centers implementing Next Generation 9-1-1. Ultimately it could affect residents in underserved areas awaiting broadband deployment and public safety agencies relying on federally funded telecommunications infrastructure.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 18, 2025, by Senator Roger Wicker with Senator Shelley Moore Capito as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been considered further; committee review, potential amendment, and votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
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Timeline
18 Dec 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3565 do?
- The SUCCESS for BEAD Act would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which distributes federal funds to states and territories ("eligible entities") for broadband deployment. The bill requires eligible entities to use any grant money remaining after their final broadband deployment proposals are approved to run competitive subgrant programs, rather than simply returning or holding the funds. Eligible uses include fiber and conduit construction, internet exchange points, mobile wireless infrastructure, submarine cables, workforce development tied to telecommunications/AI/cybersecurity/electrical sectors, Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, mapping, and permitting assistance—but not data center construction. It sets subgrant priorities (e.g., unserved areas, public safety, national security, military/lab connectivity), a 25% matching requirement (waivable), limits on operational expenses, and a mandatory public challenge process for certain fiber projects to prevent overbuilding. It also locks in place an existing Buy America waiver for BEAD recipients and directs the Commerce Department to issue implementation guidance within 30 days, including coordination on 9-1-1 planning. The bill primarily affects state and territorial broadband offices administering BEAD funds, internet service providers and infrastructure builders competing for subgrants, workforce training programs, and emergency communications centers implementing Next Generation 9-1-1. Ultimately it could affect residents in underserved areas awaiting broadband deployment and public safety agencies relying on federally funded telecommunications infrastructure. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 18, 2025, by Senator Roger Wicker with Senator Shelley Moore Capito as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been considered further; committee review, potential amendment, and votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
- Has S. 3565 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3565. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3565?
- S. 3565 was sponsored by Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3565?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (18 Dec 2025).
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