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Broadband permitting and two bills

The subcommittee examines ways to speed broadband permitting, including the BROADBAND Leadership Act and the Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 5:48 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2123Rayburn 2123

CHAIRRichard Hudson R-NC-9
Doris O. Matsui D-CA-7
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HOURS
3:35
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
31
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 2 bills are on the agenda. 4 witnesses: 3 from business and trade groups and 1 from an advocacy group or think tank.

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

31 members · 17 Republicans, 14 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Jonathan SpalterPresident & CEO, USTelecom - The Broadband AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Patrick HalleyPresident & CEO, Wireless Infrastructure AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Staci PiesSenior Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy, INCOMPASFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Drew GarnerDirector of Policy Engagement, Benton Institute for Broadband & SocietyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)SEP 18, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 5:48 PM
  3. Video posted (done)SEP 18, 2025 · 5:48 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (done)
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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