Senate Commerce Panel Postpones Markup of ACP Bill for a Fourth Time

The Democratic committee chair secured backing from the Defense Department, but committee Republicans still opposed the measure.

Senate Commerce Panel Postpones Markup of ACP Bill for a Fourth Time
Photo of Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, by Gage Skidmore

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2024 – The Senate Commerce Committee postponed for a fourth time a markup of legislation that would fund the expired Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Spectrum and National Security Act had been set for a markup on Tuesday morning, but was pulled late Monday night. This time Committee Chair Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., the bill’s lead sponsor, cited opposition from ranking member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and other Republicans on the committee.

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