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.

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