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June 2021

Biden’s delay on filling the FCC pushes agenda back significantly

President Joe Biden has faced constant pressure to fill out the Federal Communications Commission since he took office earlier this year. Pressure ramped up significantly last week when dozens of advocacy groups pushed the president to “urgently” address the deadlocked agency. In the immediate months following the 2021 inauguration, advocacy groups pressured Biden for a nominee but also recognized that the incoming administration was dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of Trump’s administration. Now, they say, it’s time for Biden to act.

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Federal Communications Commission

Date 
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 14:00 to 16:00

The Federal Communications Commission's Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, and Wireline Competition Bureau will host a virtual listening session for Tribal leaders, staff, and outreach partners on its $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program.

The listening session will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.


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Booz | Allen | Hamilton

Date 
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 12:00 to 13:00

As fifth-generation mobile network technology (5G) continues to shape the next decade, countries are racing to harness and secure this technology. 5G’s associated development, adoption, and deployment rollouts have the potential to disrupt the global balance of power. 


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NetChoice

Date 
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 12:00 to 13:00

Antitrust reform has become an increasingly important part of our national policy conversation. Many are calling for a massive overhaul of the United States’ current approach to competition policy. But any proposals for reform should take careful consideration of their potential unintended consequences.

There are solutions though that could help maximize consumer welfare, innovation, and America's competitive edge like:


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Federal Communications Commission

Date 
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:30

Topics selected for FCC open meeting agendas will be posted on the Commission's website approximately three weeks prior to the Commission's next monthly meeting. The Commission will also issue a public notice of the "Commission Meeting Agenda" one week before the meeting and announce at that time the items that are scheduled for the agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Democrats Consider Moving Broadband Bills Before August Break

Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill’s commerce panels can’t wait to mark up the broadband portions of the Biden administration’s proposed infrastructure legislation — though the timing still hinges on whether President Joe Biden nails down bipartisan consensus with Republicans or Democrats decide to go it alone. House Commerce Committee Democrats want to mark up their LIFT America Act, H.R.

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