Senate Markup of ACP Bill Postponed a Third Time
Departments of Commerce and Defense requested changes Tuesday night.

Departments of Commerce and Defense requested changes Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 – The Senate Commerce Committee postponed for the third time a markup session on legislation that would fund the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The Spectrum and National Security Act, originally set to be marked up on Wednesday, is now set to be considered on June 18.
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr opposed moving forward with the $9 billion fund as a commissioner.
New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.