Congress Must Lead on Universal Service Reform

Congress Must Lead on Universal Service Reform

Last week, I was privileged to participate in a panel discussion at the NARUC Summer Policy Summit. Titled “USF in the 21st Century: Where Do We Go From Here?,” the panel was moderated by Nebraska Commissioner Tim Schram and included representatives from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association, and the Computer & Communications Industry Association. It was an informative discussion that left me with one…

Lawmakers Open Comment Portal on Future of Universal Service Fund

WASHINGTON, August 4, 2025 – Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., announced Friday the launch of a public comment portal to gather input on potential reforms to the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund.The portal, now live on Fischer’s website, was part of a bipartisan, bicameral initiative led by Fischer and Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., chair and ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media. The newly reor…