Trump Signs Law Allocating $51M for NTIA, Requires BEAD Funds Briefing in 30 Days
Lawmakers included language directing NTIA to brief Congress within 30 days on its plans for spending all remaining BEAD funds.
Lawmakers included language directing NTIA to brief Congress within 30 days on its plans for spending all remaining BEAD funds.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 – President Donald Trump signed an appropriations bill Friday which includes $51 million for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in fiscal year 2026.
The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act distributes funding for multiple agencies and programs, while investing in nuclear power and energy dominance. In total, the act provides a discretionary allocation of $78.011 billion.
“This is another major win for the American people that implements President Trump’s America First agenda. These bipartisan funding bills make America safer at our borders and from within our communities,” said Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Advocacy group fears minority communities will miss out on BEAD funds.
Witnesses said delays in the current system can hinder innovation and increase costs.
GCI's press release said the deal has an enterprise value of $310 million plus several other deal sweeteners
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