Lets states use leftover internet funds for emergency sirens and disaster sensors.
Today, states use federal funds mainly to expand internet access. This bill would let states apply to use any leftover money from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. They could use it to pay for things like emergency sirens, flood sensors, or earthquake detection systems, helping local communities improve disaster preparedness.
Today, states primarily use federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds to expand internet access. If this bill becomes law, states would be able to apply to use any leftover BEAD funds for emergency warning systems, like sirens or disaster sensors, and would need to prioritize projects with at least a 25 percent local contribution.
S 3858 · 119th Congress · February 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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