Michael O'Rielly
Experts Call for Modernization, Rewrite of 1996 Telecom Act
Ahead of Thursday's hearing, witnesses point to opportunities to promote competition, broadband classification, and AI infrastructure.
Telecom Act
Congress to Revisit the Telecom Act of 1996 Next Week
Lawmakers and experts assert the law is outdated and unsustainable
Child Safety
KIDS Act Passes Energy and Commerce along Partisan Lines, COPPA 2.0 Postponed
Additional bills on kids online safety and cybersecurity passed with bipartisan support
Data Center
Guthrie Suggests China May Be Behind Negative Data Center Sentiment in U.S.
Guthrie suspects misinformation spread by adversaries may be responsible for influencing public opinion on data centers
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Appear Supportive of Draft FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
There was bipartisan support in both chambers for more NTIA oversight.
Funding
GAO: FCC’s E-Rate Has Adequate Anti-Fraud Measures
The program fared the best in GAO’s review of five government subsidies.
BEAD 2026
Who Will Dominate AI: The U.S., China, Both or Neither?
A ‘Sputnick moment’ for AI. A new cold war – the race to superintelligence – is on.
Public Safety
More Lawmakers Call for Terrestrial GPS Backup
Four Republicans warn FCC to proceed with caution as it explores GPS alternatives
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks
Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting
TechExpo25
TechExpo25 Brought Together 1,500 Companies and 45 Members of Congress
The event highlighted innovation, infrastructure, and government collaboration
Nuclear
Rep. Guthrie: Nuclear Power Vital to U.S. Dominance in AI
China has reportedly supplied more than 80 percent of new nuclear capacity in the past five years.
BEAD
Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow
Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation
The Media Institute
Guthrie Promotes National AI Standard, Supports Moratorium
'We have to beat China,' GOP lawmaker said.
FCC
Trusty Confirmed For Five-Year Term
Fetterman joins Republicans again
AI
House Panel Divided on 10-Year AI Moratorium
Ranking Democrat Frank Pallone said that fiber-optic deployment under BEAD was 'critical if America wants to continue to lead the world in AI.'
Commerce
Protesters Disrupt House Markup of Budget Bill Addressing Spectrum, AI
House Energy and Commerce Committee markup stretched late into the evening.
