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  • H. J. RES. 33 is a resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The rule in question is related to the FCC's efforts to address the "Homework Gap" through the E-Rate Program, which was published on August 20,...

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    Congress is saying "no" to a new rule from the FCC about helping kids get internet for homework. They don't say why, but now the rule won't count anymore.

  • H.R. 2482, known as the "National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2025," aims to reauthorize and modify the organization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It updates funding for the NTIA, changes the titles of...

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    The bill, called the "National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2025," wants to give more money and make changes to an important government office that helps manage how we use things like radio waves for phones and the internet. It creates two new teams to help with these tasks and changes some job titles, but it will cost a lot more money than before, which some people might think is too much.

  • The H.R. 4510, titled the "National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024", aims to renew and update the mission of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It seeks to enhance spectrum management, improve...

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    The bill wants to give more money and power to a group called the NTIA, which helps manage things like internet and phone signals. The aim is to make sure everyone has fast internet and safe computer networks, but it’s going to cost a lot more money, and some people are worried about how it will all be handled and if everything is explained clearly.

  • The H.R. 2482 bill aims to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and introduce changes to its structure and reporting requirements. It increases funding for the NTIA, updates the roles and titles within the administration, and...

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    The bill wants to give the government's computer and broadcasting helpers more money and new jobs to do. It's like giving your favorite toy more batteries and new parts so it can do even more fun things and share them with your friends.