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BEAD program

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Ruiz Questions NTIA on California BEAD Delays; Griffith Highlights Satellite Reforms

Jul 13, 2026

The segment is a clip from a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing featuring Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) pressing NTIA Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth on delays for California's BEAD final proposal approval. Ruiz highlights rural and tribal connectivity needs and seeks commitments on statutory compliance over policy disputes. Roth responds that changes are needed for compliance and the ball is in California's court. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) follows, crediting updates that allow LEO satellite, discussing redundancy for disaster resilience, pole attachments, and limits on rate regulation. The exchange draws from direct testimony and references prior Biden-era delays.

▶ Source: The Economic Times

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Goldman questions NTIA's Roth on Texas BEAD fund delays and spectrum for 6G

Jul 3, 2026

The segment is a June 30, 2026 House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing clip featuring Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX) questioning NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth. Goldman raises Texas BEAD funding delays, re-bidding needs for 31,000 locations, contract progress, and spectrum work on 2/4/7 GHz bands to support 5G/6G leadership. Roth details Texas's approved diverse-technology proposal, ongoing contract signings including an LEO provider, red-tape reductions, and progress identifying federal spectrum under the 2025 Working Families Tax Cut Act.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News