
Briefs
Senate Commerce Committee Passes NET Act
FCC would need to evaluate impact of network equipment supply chain on broadband access.
Briefs
FCC would need to evaluate impact of network equipment supply chain on broadband access.
Congress
Senate confirmation would give Republicans a 3–2 FCC majority.
Digital Inclusion
Legislation intended to bring broadband to more Americans
Congress
During nomination hearing, Trusty pledges to protect universal service while advancing next-gen connectivity.
Section 230
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
Briefs
If confirmed, Trusty will cement a Republican majority at the FCC
BEAD
Roth offered no guarantees that states won’t have to restart BEAD subgrantee selections.
Congress
Lutnick, confirmed 51-45, has emphasized commercial growth in broadband, spectrum, and artificial intelligence.
BEAD
The bill comes as state officials push for reforms to environmental and historic preservation permitting rules under BEAD.
Public Safety
Introduced by Klobuchar and Cruz, bill would criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery.
BEAD
But Kathryn de Wit of Pew said the structure of BEAD was carefully crafted to address systemic flaws in federal broadband policy.
JD Vance
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
BEAD
Texas broadband official urged senators to remove affordability mandates, and labor requirements.
Congress
Other bipartisan measures related to broadband expansion, supply chain resilience, and emergency communications.
Chips
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
BEAD
Incoming NTIA chief Arielle Roth would abolish fiber preference, low-cost mandates.