Telecommunications

Portman investigation results in arrest of Backpage.com CEO on human trafficking allegations

A bipartisan investigation led by U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) culminated in the arrest of Backpage.com CEO Carl Ferrer on…

8 years ago

Bipartisan Capito bill would grow broadband availability in rural areas

Resources would be made available to improve broadband internet networks in rural areas under bipartisan legislation that U.S. Sen. Shelley…

8 years ago

Committee leaders call for FCC to release full text of set-top box proposal

House committee leaders recently called on the FCC to release the full text of the agency’s proposal to make set-top…

8 years ago

Subcommittee approves Young’s bill to improve rural call quality, reliability

A key House subcommittee advanced legislation on Tuesday that U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA) introduced to improve rural call quality…

8 years ago

House approves bipartisan Kinzinger bill to enhance amateur radio communications

The House of Representatives approved legislation on Monday that U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) introduced to make it easier for…

8 years ago

Blackburn bill to fight unfair online ticketing processes passes House

The House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation on Monday introduced by U.S Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to combat unfair and…

8 years ago

Fischer hosts roundtable on expanding broadband to rural areas

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) hosted a roundtable in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Friday to explore policies and proposals designed…

8 years ago

Fischer, Upton, Walden applaud court ruling overturning FCC preemption of state broadband restrictions

Congressional leaders reacted to a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on Wednesday that overturned an FCC decision to preempt state…

8 years ago

Capito, FCC commissioner promote opportunities to improve rural broadband access

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai outlined opportunities to improve rural broadband access in a…

8 years ago

Hurd introduces bipartisan bill to expedite federal use of cloud computing

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) would expedite the use of cloud-based computing applications by…

8 years ago

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