Legislative Activity House Commerce Committee Approves FCC Consolidated Reporting Act On February 12, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (House Commerce Committee) approved the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (H.R.734) by voice vote. The bill, introduced by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), seeks to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens by … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity The Rebuild America Act Includes Funding for Broadband On January 27, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced a bill entitled The Rebuild America Act. The legislation envisions a five-year plan to rebuild the country’s network of roads, bridges, transit systems, and other major infrastructure projects. Included in the bill’s $1 trillion investment is $5 … Continue Reading