Congress
Latta-Backed Bills Would Speed Nuclear Reactor Construction
Lawmakers look to nuclear energy to power data centers sought by AI companies.
Satellite
Lawmakers Weigh Satellite Licensing Overhaul Amid Growing Demand
Witnesses said delays in the current system can hinder innovation and increase costs.
House Energy and Commerce
Energy Officials Pressured to Expand Grid as AI Demand Surges
The department is exploring using federal land and agency sites to speed data center buildout.
AI
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.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Appear Supportive of Draft FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
There was bipartisan support in both chambers for more NTIA oversight.
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks
Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting
Social Media
House Panel Advances 18-Bill Kids’ Online Safety Package
Democrats warn the proposals would override stronger state privacy laws.
BEAD
House Democrats Want Non-Deployment Funds Maintained
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) suggested he would push for his state to access its full allocation.
Digital Inclusion
New Jersey Lawmakers Urge Restoration of Digital Equity Funding
Call for reversal of Trump-era cuts as 22-state lawsuit challenges legal basis
FCC
House Backs Permanent FCC Council on Network Security
Passes measure to formalize advisory group focused on network security and reliability.
NTIA
House Passes Slate of Telecom Bills
The bills would codify spectrum testing and cybersecurity teams already working within NTIA, among other things.
Free Speech
Paramount Pays $16M to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit
Settlement draws ire from Democrats and free speech advocates alike
Spectrum
Wi-Fi Forces Glum, 5G Carriers Elated as Big Budget Bill Lands in the House
The Senate version scrapped a House protection for the unlicensed 6 GHz band.
Commerce
New BEAD Rules Trigger Uproar Over U.S. Broadband Future
Awardees under original rules say they may not reapply.
AI
House Includes 10-Year Ban on States Regulating AI in Budget Bill
The provision is tucked into the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s sweeping markup, would be a major boon to the AI industry.
