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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.
ACP
The Democratic committee chair secured backing from the Defense Department, but committee Republicans still opposed the measure.
ACP
Departments of Commerce and Defense requested changes Tuesday night.
Congress
The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.
ACP
As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.
ACP
Sen. Ben Ray Luján signaled his USF working group is looking to fold ACP into the fund.
Spectrum
The Senate Commerce Committee is planning to vote on the bill at its May 1 markup
Expert Opinion
The author argues that Virginia’s firm stand on BEAD funding serves as a beacon for the states.
Spectrum
Democratic lawmakers supported using proceeds to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Spectrum
The bill would also require the NTIA to flag 2,500 megahertz of federal spectrum for repurposing.
Universal Service
Consulting firm Brattle Group said in a report the move would be economically sound.
Universal Service
The USF is facing dwindling funds and pending court challenges.
Expert Opinion
States must overcome numerous hurdles before BEAD will be able to succeed.
Social Media
The bills failed to make headway in a previous Congress.
Rural
Congress should increase speed requirements for the USDA’s broadband programs to encourage fiber builds, committee hears.
Universal Service
The bill requires the FCC to study and reform the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.
The new legislation would give the Commerce Department the power to identify and intercept national security threats.