Public Safety
House Commerce Staff Hoping for FirstNet Reauthorization This Year
The agency will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it
Public Safety
Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
Public Safety
Verizon Offers $25K Reward to Catch Suspects Behind California Fiber Cuts
Fiber cuts are disrupting internet, emergency services and other critical communications
Expert Opinion
Brad Ventura: As Maui's Fire Chief, Don't Use Wildfires for Commercial Self-Interest
The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened
Public Safety
Public Safety Groups Want Senate to ‘Give Serious Consideration’ to House FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
The Fraternal Order of Police is still opposed and sent its own draft language to Senate Commerce
Congress
House Leaders Reach Deal on Kids Online Safety Package
Revised ‘KIDS Act’ establishes new federal oversight of data brokers handling minors’ personal data.
Public Safety
FCC Urged to Investigate Wearable Health Devices
The Senate Committee on Aging expressed concern that personal data from monitoring devices is being used by China.
Health and Human Services Department
FCC, Elder Justice Council Partner to Protect Americans From Imposter Scams
The ‘Never, Ever’ campaign is designed to bring awareness to government and business imposter scams.
AI
Sen. Cotton Alleges Chinese Influence Behind U.S. Data Center Backlash, Demands DOJ Probe
The senator questioned whether domestic opposition to AI infrastructure is being manipulated by foreign adversaries
FCC
FCC Expands Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements
Former enforcement chief says the rule marks another step in the agency's national-security role.
Public Safety
Charter Communications Names Former FBI Executive Head of Security
Chris Hacker to oversee programs that will protect employees, operations, and facilities.
Wireless
Taiwan Tests Backup Communications After Cable Break Near China
The outage shows Taiwan can keep remote territories connected as officials prepare for emergencies.
Public Safety
Some Lawmakers Wary Of NextNav Proposal
Other witnesses promoted GPS backups using alternative satellites options or TV broadcasting infrastructure.
Expert Opinion
Joe Finn: A Firefighter's Mayday on the Urgent Need for 3D Tracking on the Fireground
A veteran fire commander who lost two firefighters in a 2014 Boston blaze is urging the FCC to fast-track indoor 3D location technology.
Public Safety
FCC Commissioner Trusty Highlights National Security and Rural Broadband
Olivia Trusty, one of two Republican FCC Commissioners, returned from a visit to Nebraska hosted by Sen. Deb Fischer (R)
Public Safety
Lutnick Appoints New Chairman of FirstNet Authority Board
Florida sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr. brings extensive experience to FirstNet.
Donald Trump
Congress Sends Lulu’s Law to White House for Trump’s Signature
The FCC needs to issue an order authorizing wireless alerts warning about shark attacks
