House Communications Plans March 5 BEAD Hearing
The House Communications Subcommittee scheduled a March 5 hearing that lobbyists expect will examine how lawmakers can revamp the NTIA-administered, $42.5 billion BEAD program, which panel Republicans’ notice called former President Joe Biden’s “Broadband Blunder.” Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted…
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Cruz of Texas, House Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and other GOP leaders have been eyeing a revamp of BEAD (see 2501150056) after repeatedly criticizing NTIA’s rollout of the program under then-Administrator Alan Davidson. Cruz said in November that the 119th Congress would review BEAD and requirements that have drawn GOP criticism. He sought a “pause” in NTIA BEAD activity ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House (see 2411220035). The House Communications hearing will begin at 2 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn.