Congress
House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs
GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD
NTIA
FirstNet Reauthorization Bill Passes House Committee Unanimously
The bipartisan bill will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks
Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting
Hill Staffers Split on Permitting, Spectrum and Broadband Expansion
Aides to key telecom lawmakers laid out competing visions for the future of U.S. broadband policy.
Congress
House Panel Pushes GOP-Led Broadband Permitting Package
Twenty-nine-bill slate would impose shot clocks and narrow environmental reviews to speed broadband deployment.
Commerce
Rep. Hudson Wants to Rewrite Many BEAD Requirements
Republican lawmaker targets rules on labor, DEI, and price caps in the name of faster rollout.
SpaceX
Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
BEAD
Former NTIA Official: BEAD Changes Could Add Years to Deployment
'While I am all for improving the program, I do not want to see West Virginia wait longer than is necessary or have to redo their proposals and application,' Sen. Capito also said.
Rural
House Hearing to Explore Rural Broadband Deployment
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5
Energy and Commerce
AOC Will Not Have a Seat on House Communications Panel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was chosen for Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight.
Energy and Commerce
AOC Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and six other Democrats welcomed to the committee
Congress
Rep. Hudson to Chair House Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Hudson pledged a 'commonsense approach' under his leadership as head of the subcommittee.
Energy and Commerce
Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair
The Ohio Republican currently heads communications and technology subcommittee.
Public Safety
House to Consider Five Communications Security Bills Next Week
The bills emphasize defending U.S. communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, especially China.
FCC
FCC Set to Appear Before GOP-Led House Panel
Potentially fiery hearing slated for July 9.
Funding
Senate Bill Proposes $3 Billion for Rip-and-Replace Program
The bill’s sponsor had hoped the ‘Rip-and-Replace’ reimbursement funding would be included in the FY2024 minibus spending bill passed Friday.
