Senate Republicans Call for Removal of Regulations in Broadband Expansion

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Senate Republicans call for removal of 'woke,' climate change, and extraneous regulations hindering expansion of broadband internet, specifically targeting the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Key Points

  • Senate Republicans target restrictive labor requirements, government-owned networks, and technology favoritism in the BEAD program
  • Previous regulations deemed as 'woke requirements' were inserted for messaging rather than program mission
  • Efforts to empower states and broadband providers to accelerate deployment and reach underserved communities

Pros

  • Efforts to expand broadband internet access to all Americans
  • Elimination of unnecessary regulations that hinder broadband expansion

Cons

  • Disagreement over the inclusion of 'woke' and climate change-related regulations
  • Challenges in navigating government interference in the BEAD program