This bill appropriates an additional $140,900 to the Department of Commerce specifically for the Broadband Office Program, designated for personnel costs during the fiscal year 2026, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This funding is intended to enhance the department's capabilities in managing broadband initiatives.
Simultaneously, the bill reduces the funding for the Commerce Program by the same amount of $140,900 for personnel costs during the same fiscal period. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, despite the usual legislative timelines.