Chair urges Universal Service Fund reforms and says AI can help defend networks

Jul 22, 2026

The chair described his work on Universal Service Fund reforms to ensure long-term sustainability and said artificial intelligence is a crucial tool to strengthen communications infrastructure security.

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The chair said he is participating in a bipartisan, bicameral Universal Service Fund working group and that reforms are needed to ensure the fund is sustainable for future generations. He called USF an important tool for achieving universal connectivity and said he hopes the subcommittee can reach agreement on reforms soon.

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