Congress
FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty Vows to Balance DoD-Industry Spectrum Demands
During nomination hearing, Trusty pledges to protect universal service while advancing next-gen connectivity.
NTIA
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Roth Nomination to NTIA
Her nomination will now go to the full Senate.
FCC
Former Commissioners, Policy Experts Endorse Trusty for FCC
Trusty was nominated to be fifth FCC commissioner in January
broadband
Fischer to Chair Senate Telecommunications Subcommittee
Panel oversees the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Congress
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Lutnick, confirmed 51-45, has emphasized commercial growth in broadband, spectrum, and artificial intelligence.
BEAD
Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth
Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.
Congress
Kids Off Social Media Act Divides Lawmakers on Senate Commerce Committee
Other bipartisan measures related to broadband expansion, supply chain resilience, and emergency communications.
Congress
Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
Spectrum
Dems Want Auction Authority Out of Reconciliation as Allen Reintroduces Spectrum Bill
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pushing to include FCC auction authority in the budget reconciliation bill.
12 Days of Broadband
Going Into Year 3 Without FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Hope for a single auction, but not blanket authority, materialized at the end of the year.
12 Days of Broadband
The Year States Stepped Up for Broadband Affordability
States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.
Funding
CHIPS Act May Receive Boost from Defense Bill
About $500 million for tech hubs faces uncertain future in Republican-controlled House.
Rip and Replace
GOP Lawmakers Urge Rip and Replace Funding in Lame Duck
Telecom attorneys said they weren't optimistic about a deal coming together.
BEAD
Washington Opens BEAD Application Window
Washington state to receive $1.2 billion in BEAD funds.
ACP
Senate Panel Approves $7 Billion for Affordable Connectivity Program
'All of us understand the importance of [ACP], how it benefits folks in every single state,' Welch said.
AI
Senate Committee to Vote on Array of AI Bills
One Senate AI bill that would criminalize the publication of non-consensual AI-generated intimate content is set for Senate committee vote on Wednesday.
