Senate Commerce Committee member Marsha Blackburn highlighted that broadband providers are facing "burdensome" and "overreaching" regulatory requirements under the BEAD program, leading to widespread complaints from industry stakeholders.
Blackburn emphasized the need to review NTIA's rate regulations, unionized workforce mandates, and DEI labor requirements as her committee prepares to assess the BEAD program and suggest potential changes.
Alan Davidson, NTIA Administrator, defended the BEAD program by noting significant progress in other programs managed by NTIA, including successful middle-mile initiatives that extend fiber optics across thousands of miles.
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