C&T Subcommittee Markup

Energy and Commerce: House Committee · September 2, 2026

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Chair's opening statement

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The subcommittee chair opened the markup, saying the panel will consider six bipartisan telecommunications bills that aim to bolster U.S. leadership in communications, secure networks against threats, and improve federal broadband delivery. He named the Guard Act, the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, the AI for Secure Networks Act, the Plan for Broadband Act, and the Data Bridge Act and said a coordinated approach will help close the digital divide.

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A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee markup advanced six bipartisan telecommunications bills addressing satellite licensing, AI security for networks, foreign robocalls, advanced robotics national-security risks, and improved broadband mapping and coordination. Each bill was approved by voice vote and forwarded to the full committee.

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