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SHLB Supports Senator Cantwell’s Spectrum Bill April 29, 2024
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Saskya Cabral
Marketing & PR Director
scabral@shlb.org
SHLB Supports Senator Cantwell’s Spectrum Bill
This bill endorses dynamic spectrum sharing and provides needed ACP Funding.
Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2024)—Today, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, a leading advocate for inclusive and affordable broadband policy, expressed support for Senator Cantwell’s bill, the Spectrum and National Security Act.
The bill proposes to modernize federal spectrum management, grow the spectrum pipeline, invest in innovative technologies, reignite the FCC’s auction authority, support workforce training programs, boost tech hubs and science, keep Americans connected online, secure American networks and support rural providers, and invest in Next Gen 911 services. The bill also supports non-profits in helping minority-serving institutions obtain broadband funding.
“Senator Cantwell’s bill lays a crucial foundation for sound and innovative spectrum management that supports dynamic spectrum sharing while providing continued funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). It fosters an environment where shared and unlicensed spectrum can thrive,” said John Windhausen, Executive Director at SHLB. “This bill is a big step forward in democratizing spectrum access, ensuring that not only the ‘big players’ with deep pockets can benefit from spectrum policies. It’s about giving a voice and opportunity to the smaller entities - including schools, libraries, and other anchor institutions - that are the backbone of our communities.”
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About SHLB:
The SHLB Coalition is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) advocacy organization that supports open, affordable, high-quality broadband connections for anchor institutions and their surrounding communities. The SHLB Coalition is based in Washington, D.C. and has a diverse membership of commercial and non-commercial organizations from across the United States. To learn more, visit www.shlb.org.