Doris Matsui: “The Federal Communications Commission, the FCC, has an obligation to assist State and local governments to prepare for…”

Access to reliable high-speed internet is essential in our increasingly digital society, and I'm proud of the work this committee has done to bridge the digital divide in America.

It is the bipartisan BEAD Program, more than any bill on today's agenda, that will be responsible for closing the digital divide.

I rise in support of H.R. 5201, Kari's Law Reporting Act. In an emergency, there is no room for confusion or delay. Every second counts, and every American should have confidence that when they dial 911, help is on the way. This is why…

NTIA's statutory role, speaking on behalf of the Federal Government on telecommunications and information issues, has never been more important.