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Dept of Commerce sign — A Department of Commerce sign is displayed an entrance to the Herbert C. Hoover Federal Building on June 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Carter / Getty Images)

Lawmakers consider bill featuring BEAD tracking mandate for Commerce Department

The Accelerating Broadband Permits Act joins other federal measures aimed at tackling permitting frustrations plaguing the federal broadband program.

3 hours ago By Keely Quinlan

Alan Davidson — Kathy Grillo, senior vice president of public policy and government affairs at Verizon, speaks with NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson at Verizon’s 2023 State of Telecom Policy event in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2023. (Jeff Suggs Photography)

NTIA chief says states have ‘homework assignments’ on broadband permits

States must accelerate broadband construction permit processes before federal grant money arrives, NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson said.

Mar 16, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie