Shelley Moore Capito - Broadband Breakfast (Page 3)

IIJA

Senators Revive Bill to Prevent BEAD Supply Chain Bottlenecks

The NET Act would address supply chain delays ahead of the government dolling out $42.5 billion for broadband.

BEAD Data

Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD

'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.

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.

USF

Commerce Committee to Hold Vote on Nominee Lutnick

Executive session will include vote on Capito USF bill.

West Virginia

Capito Secures $18 Million Grant for Broadband In West Virginia

Rural broadband infrastructure projects to connect thousands.

Broadband's Impact

Thune Hands Cruz Chairman’s Gavel at Senate Commerce Committee

Cruz's agenda includes expanding private sector spectrum access to drive investment and job creation.

Funding

Tech, Broadband Bills Dropped by Congress in New Funding Bill

Omits measures on NTIA coordination, deepfakes, and FCC transparency.

test4

Senate Passes Capito’s Rural Broadband Protection Bill

The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs

X (Twitter)

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.

FCC

Senate Panel to Mark Up Broadband, Artificial Intelligence Bills

The GAO found that federal broadband efforts were 'fragmented and overlapping, with more than 133 funding programs administered by 15 agencies.'

Lifeline

Randy May: Reform the Affordable Connectivity Program Before Extending It

Continuing the ACP program can be justified, but only if it is meaningfully reformed to render it more fiscally responsible.

Infrastructure

Ed Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC

As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.

Space Bureau

Capito Wants Action on Poles, Easy Info on Satellite Apps, MobileX in Walmart

Senator wants FCC to make order on pole attachment, replacement cost issues.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Talent for Growth Taskforce, ‘Grave Mistakes’ in FCC Maps, Lumen Expanding Fiber

The U.S. and EU representatives announced a taskforce to share insights into growing the workforce in tech.

Marsha Blackburn

CES 2022: Multiple U.S. Senators Highlight Rollout of Biden Infrastructure Bill as a Top 2022 Tech Priority

Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Shelley Moore Capito listed infrastructure fund disbursement among their foremost focuses for the coming year.