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02
Nov
2022
By Matthew Hall Internet2 External Relations Program Manager
President Signs Continuing Resolution On September 30, the president signed a continuing resolution (P.L. 117-180) extending federal funding past the end of the 2022 fiscal year. This legislation provides funding for all federal agencies at 2022 fiscal year levels through December 16. This short-term funding bill…
10
Aug
2022
By Matthew Hall, Internet2 External Relations Program Manager
On July 27, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted 15-13 to advance the nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar, the Biden Administration’s pick to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). OSTP has been without a Director since the February 2022 resignation of Dr. Eric…
13
Jul
2022
By Matthew Hall, Internet2 External Relations Program Manager
Internet2 Files Comments with NSF and OSTP On June 30, Internet2 responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in order to provide feedback on the release of the National…
15
Jun
2022
By Matthew Hall, Internet2 External Relations Program Manager
Administration Launches “Internet for All” Grant Programs On May 13, the Administration announced the beginning of its Internet for All initiative, an effort that will invest $45 billion to provide affordable internet access for everyone in the U.S. by the end of the decade. The Internet for…
20
Jul
2021
Tribal Broadband Program Funding Becomes Available On June 3, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the availability of $980 million of grant funding for its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. This opportunity aims to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land while also providing funding for…
