Senate Subpanel Plans Dec. 11 Session on Telecom Security Amid Rip-and-Replace Funding Push
The Senate Communications Subcommittee plans a Dec. 11 hearing on telecom network security issues, the Commerce Committee said Wednesday. Communications policy lobbyists told us Senate Commerce leaders want the hearing to amplify the push for a year-end vehicle appropriating $3.08…
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billion to fully fund the FCC’s Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (see 2411190064) amid some signs that chamber leaders are moving closer to agreeing to attach the money to a legislative package. Competitive Carriers Association CEO Tim Donovan, a major rip-and-replace funding proponent, is among those set to testify. Also on the witness docket: James Lewis, Center for Strategic and International Studies Technology and Public Policy Program director, and Global Cyber Strategies CEO Justin Sherman. The Senate Communications hearing will begin at 2:30 p.m. in 253 Russell. Lobbyists said the panel is also likely to focus on the “Salt Typhoon” Chinese government-affiliated effort to hack U.S. telecom networks (see 2411190073). FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and other Biden administration officials were briefing senators on the matter behind closed doors at our deadline.