marsha blackburn
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.
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.'
Fifth Circuit
Experts Call for USF Update
Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.
defense
Senate Commerce Panel Postpones Markup of ACP Bill for a Fourth Time
The Democratic committee chair secured backing from the Defense Department, but committee Republicans still opposed the measure.
Federalist Society
FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order is Chilling Industry, GOP Advisor Claims
‘Industry is struggling with how to navigate the rules,’ GOP FCC advisor says.
defense
Senate Markup of ACP Bill Postponed a Third Time
Departments of Commerce and Defense requested changes Tuesday night.
FCC
Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate
Though the ACP enjoys bipartisan support among voters, it has become a contentious issue within the federal government.
FCC
Groups Oppose Bill Linking E-Rate Funds to Content Filtering
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
USF
Senate Commerce Committee Set to Vote on Short-Term ACP Funding
The Spectrum and National Security Act would infuse the program with $7 billion.
JD Vance
GOP Leaders Remain Skeptical Amid Push for ACP Funding
Sen. Ben Ray Luján signaled his USF working group is looking to fold ACP into the fund.
defense
Cantwell Releases Draft Legislation to Restore FCC Auction Authority, Fund ACP, Rip and Replace
The Senate Commerce Committee is planning to vote on the bill at its May 1 markup
CTIA
Spectrum Leaders Call for Balance Amidst Standstill
Leaders in the spectrum industry emphasize the symbiotic relationship between national security and economic growth.
defense
Senators Disagree on Spectrum Auction Proceeds
Democratic lawmakers supported using proceeds to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Digital Inclusion
Senate Republicans Issue Longshot Resolution to Block Digital Discrimination Rules
House Republicans made a similar move in January.
FCC
Cruz Wants Congressional Appropriations to Fund Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Louisiana
Conservative Groups Oppose BEAD Low-Cost Rules
More than 20 think tanks asked Republican lawmakers to push the NTIA to approve lighter touch state plans.
