Peter Welch - Broadband Breakfast (Page 2)

Justice Department

Klobuchar Leads Effort to Ban Algorithmic Price Fixing

Bill attacks algorithms designed to raise prices and limit competition

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.

BEAD

Montana, Oklahoma, and Vermont BEAD Initial Proposals Approved

Three states will receive a combined $1.6 billion in BEAD money.

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.

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Senate Passes Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

'Government mandates and censorship will not protect children online,' said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., one of the 'No' votes.

Chevron Doctrine

Senate Republicans, Democrats Split over Chevron Doctrine

'After years of confusion and uncertainty, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron, restoring integrity, transparency, and constitutional adherence to the federal judiciary,' Crapo said.

Chevron Doctrine

Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Restore Chevron Doctrine

'The Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron undermines our government’s ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers,' said Sen. Warren.

Yvette Clarke

Trump Names ACP Advocate JD Vance as VP Running Mate

Republican Senator from Ohio supported the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program

Lifeline

White House Laments Passing of the ACP

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, says: ‘I’m not giving up this fight.’

FCC

Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act

The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.