Washington, D.C. — In a subcommittee markup today, the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology advanced solutions to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and ensure the agency is advancing American leadership in the telecommunications sector.

Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA):

“One of my top priorities as Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee is reauthorizing agencies within our jurisdiction.

“This is an important part of our congressional oversight process and ensures we’re carrying out our responsibility, as representatives of the people, of holding agencies accountable, directing their actions, and providing the tools agencies need to carry out and stay true to their mission.

“In NTIA’s case, Congress has not reauthorized the Administration since 1992.

“A lot has changed in the last 31 years, both in the technology sector and at NTIA.

“Today’s NTIA plays a critical role in everything from broadband deployment and federal spectrum management, to Internet governance and cybersecurity, issues not prevalent or even in existence when the agency was last reauthorized.”

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH):

“Reauthorizing agencies within our jurisdiction is an important duty of our committee, and this is an opportune time to reauthorize NTIA, something we have not done since 1992.

“Today, NTIA plays a significant role in closing the digital divide, managing our nations spectrum, and advocating United States telecommunications positions on the world stage.

“I am proud to the lead the NTIA Reauthorization Act alongside the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee.

“This comprehensive legislation would ensure NTIA has the tools it needs to carry out its mission in the 21st century.

“Congress recently provided NTIA with $48.2 billion to address broadband deployment and digital equity and inclusion.

“This reauthorization is one way to ensure that NTIA has the tools it needs to effectively manage these programs.

“Today’s NTIA also plays a key role in our effort to maintain leadership in wireless communications.”

Legislative Vote Summary:

• H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, led by Reps. Bob Latta and Doris Matsui, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote.
• H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, led by Reps. Doris Matsui and Randy Weber, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.
• H.R. 3385, Diaspora Link Act, led by Reps. Stacey Plaskett and Russ Fulcher, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.
• H.R. 3369, AI Accountability Act, led by Rep. Josh Harder, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.