All matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology policy, including, but not limited to, the county role as a telecommunications regulator, service provider, and consumer, cable services technology and implementation, information technology development and implementation, information technology innovation, e-governance, and geo-spatial data collection and utilization.
Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee
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Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee
All matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology policy, including, but not limited to, the county role as a telecommunications regulator, service provider, and consumer, cable services technology and implementation, information technology development and implementation, information technology innovation, e-governance, and geo-spatial data collection and utilization.
- Policy Platform & Resolutions 2021-2022
- 2022 NACo Legislative Priorities
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FCC approves texting ‘988’ to expand access to the Suicide Prevention Hotline by next year
On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) by requiring text messages sent to 988 by routed to Lifeline beginning on July 16, 2022. -
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FCC opens comment period for Affordable Connectivity Program established under IIJA
On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a request for public comment on the implementation of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). -
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FCC releases funding, starts broadband benefit program to aid schools, libraries, rural and low-income residents
During the week of May 10, the U.S. -
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U.S. House passes legislation championed by NACo to prevent the FCC from auctioning the public safety T-Band spectrum
On September 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (H.R. 451) on a 410 to 5 vote. Introduced by Rep. -
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COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding Opportunity
On April 13, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began accepting applications for the Commission’s new COVID-19 Telehealth Program which will leverage $200 million to help provide telehealth services to patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest Resources
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Press Release |
May. 9, 2022
NACo today welcomed the White House’s efforts to secure high-speed internet for millions of Americans through enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the launch of GetInternet.gov
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Workshop |
Feb. 15, 2022
With the passage of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, there are various funding opportunities that will lead to much-needed broadband deployment across all unserved and underserved communities. Hear from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture on the latest funding
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 31, 2022
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Associate Legislative Director – Telecommunications & Technology(202) 942-4212