The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Breaking Down Barriers to Broadband Infrastructure Deployment."
With ever-increasing demand for broadband Internet access, whether fixed or mobile, the subcommittee will review proposals break down barriers preventing consumer access to this vital resource. The proposals would streamline processes for getting access to federal lands and utility poles, require smart dig-once policies that take advantage of existing roadwork to deploy fiber conduit, and examine the bureaucracy that impedes private sector investment in broadband.
“There is no doubt that even Marty McFly would be in awe of the technological advancements of the 21st century where friends, family, and just about any piece of information imaginable, are just a fingertip away," said Walden. “With breakneck innovation has come a nearly insatiable demand for broadband access. This subcommittee has long worked across party lines to make sure wired and mobile broadband access is available for consumers and job creators. That work continues next week."
The Majority Memorandum, a witness list, and witness testimony will be available here as they are posted. Related Items
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See Also
* Bipartisan Push For Improved Broadband Deployment Continues
