House of Representatives
New Legislation to Address Flawed Broadband Mapping
Rep Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) announced a package of legislation aimed at addressing flawed broadband mapping practices and increasing speed standards in rural communities. Additionally, one of Rep.
Rep. McNerney Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide
Rep Jerry McNerney (D-CA-09) introduced HR 4486, the Digital Equity Act of 2019, along with his colleagues Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-NM-03) and Rep Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09), Vice-Chair of the House Commerce Committee.
Modern Television Act
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) introduced the Modern Television Act of 2019, a bill to repeal outdated regulations of the 1992 Cable Act, including retransmission consent and compulsory copy
House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Cicilline (D-RI) Criticizes Tech Firms for Evasive Testimony, Requests Answers to Question (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 15:42Rep Schakowsky Statement on FTC Fine of Facebook (House of Representatives)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 12:38Representatives Urge FCC to Reject Universal Service Fund Cap
Fourteen Members of Congress wrote to the Federal Communications Commission to express concerns about a proposal to cap the Universal Service Fund.
Rep Matsui Releases Draft of Landmark Win 5G Act
Rep Doris Matsui (D-CA), vice chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the “WIN 5G Act”.