9th District Georgia Congressman Doug Collins has introduced legislation designed to spur on broadband growth in underdeveloped areas.

Called the Gigabit Opportunity or GO Act, the bill would incentivize private investment in rural broadband development.

"Communities all across northeast Georgia and really across the country have seen growth stalled by the lack of meaningful broadband access. In the 21st century, education, jobs and economic success are tied to digital infrastructure," Collins, a Gainesville Republican, said.

The GO Act would allow companies to defer certain capital gains taxes if they convert them to investment in broadband infrastructure in Gigabit Opportunity Zones. Those zones would be designated by states.

"...this bill would also encourage market competition by enabling companies expanding infrastructure in Gigabit Opportunity Zones to expense the cost of any gigabit-capable equipment on the front end," a media release from Collins' office stated.

Collins introduced the legislation this past Monday. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Senate version of the bill.