House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs
GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 – House Republicans repeatedly questioned Wednesday whether the federal government still needs roughly 130 programs supporting broadband access.
The issue surfaced throughout a hearing of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee. Among the measures under discussion was the bipartisan PLAN for Broadband Act, which would require the executive branch to develop a national broadband strategy.
