I think that powerful to have watch all of our programs on our website, cspan. Org. We are going to leave this here to take you live now to the u. S. House of representatives. Where members will be working on a Senate Approved version of a fiveyear reauthorization of funding for the federal Aviation Administration. The house is also expected to take up a bill to provide transparency on pricing for tickets for events and lodging purchases. And one in support of Law Enforcement during National Police week. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me . Holy god, we seek you first this day. Graced with power and privilege, we humble ourselves to be subjects of your kingdom and agents of your righteousness. God be in our heads and in our understanding that our knowledge and fear of you would be the beginning of all wisdom. God, be in our eyes and in our seeing. Let the scales of human judgment and narrow opinion fall away from us, that we would see the world through your lens of mercy. God, be in our mouths and in our speaking, that the word you speak would not return to you empty, but in our speech, shall what you desire be accomplished. God be in our heart and thinking, that we would meditate tools on what is true, honorable, just, pure, and lovely. God, be in us this day, and may you be glorified through us. In your gracious name we pray, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The speaker the pledge of looks will be led by mr. Latta. Mr. Latta i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, inidivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. This week we celebrate and recognize the impact of the 8,000 public Charter Schools across the country. Charter schools offer students and their families a crucial alternative to the one size fits all education model. Ms. Foxx about four Million Students benefit from Charter School education. 60 of whom are from lowincome communities. In a clear testament to the effectiveness of Charter Schools, a recent study found that Charter School students gain an additional 16 days of learning and reading and six days of math per year over their Traditional Public School peers. Thank you to all the advocates across the country who are working tirelessly to expand Charter School access. Your work is vital for the parents who desire more options and for the students who are now able to learn in an environment best suited to their individual goals and needs. I yield back. The speaker the gentleman yields back. The chair will receive a message. Mr. Speaker, i message from the president of the United States. Madam secretary i am directed by the president of the United States to deliver a message to the house of representatives a message in writing. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable speaker house, under clause 2g of rule 2 of the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, i designate lisa b. Grant, miss sarah meyer, and the director of personnel to sign any and all papers and perform all other acts for me under the name of the clerk of the house for which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as provided by statute. In case of my temporary absence or distant. This designation shall remain in effect for the 118th congress, signed sincerely the acting clerk of the house. The speaker pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas or nays are voted under clause 6 of rule 20. The house will resume proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition . Mad maam speak, i move the house pass h. R. 4510 as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 4510, a bill to rethat the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission and functions of the agency and other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from ohio, mr. Latta, and the gentlewoman from massachusetts each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from ohio. Mr. Latta i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous materials in the record on the bill. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Latta i yield myself such time as i might assume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. At that time l. A. thank you, madam speaker. I rise in support of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration reauthorization act of 2023, which i am pleased to lead with the Ranking Member of the subcommittee on communications and technology, the gentlelady from californias seventh district. This is an Agency Within the department of congress tasked with advising the president on manners related to telecommunications policies. It is responsible for a variety of activities, which include federal Spectrum Management, administration of broadband grants, internet governance, representing the United States in International Tell communication forums, and developing cybersecurity policy. Congress has not reauthorized this since 1992 before many of these responsibilities existed or were relevant. This legislation ensures ntia has the right structure and resources to fulfill the 21st Century Mission as directed by congress. Todays ntia also plays a key role in our effort to maintain Global Leadership in wireless communications. Ntia has important statutory obligations to manage federal spectrum, which is especially important as federal and nonfederal use of spectrum has intensified with the explosion of mobile phones and new connected technologies. The bill considered today reaffirms ntia is responsible for coordinating the views of the executive branch and presenting them to the f. C. C. , building more safeguards into the federal coordination procedures so other agencies needs are appropriately accounted for as the f. C. C. Makes decisions on commercial spectrum use. Many federal agencies use spectrum. It is important to have an open and transparent Spectrum Management process so all agency views are heard and accounted for as ntia prepares and presents the views of the executive branch on spectrum policy. I look forward to working with all the stakeholders, as well as reauthorizing Spectrum Auction Authority and identifying future opportunities for spectrum use. Todays ntia also plays a significant role in closing the digital divide. Congress recently provided ntia with 48. 2 billion for broadband deployment and Digital Equity and inclusion. This reauthorization is one way to ensure ntia has the tools it needs to effectively manage these programs and is held accountable for the decisions it makes. Further, with over 130 federal broadband programs spread across 15 agencies, this legislation would direct the ntia to develop a strategy to improve coordination of these programs. Ntia also addresses some of the nations spectrum challenges, including cybersecurity and Public Safety. The legislation codifies existing offices related to both the outlines or duties. The bill also provides clarity and transparency for the team Telecom Process for National Security reviews, of foreign participation and telecommunications sector. Finally, we need to make sure ntias leadership reflects the Important Roles it plays today, both domestically and internationally. Thats why this legislation elevates the ntia administrator from an assistant secretary of commerce to undersecretary of commerce. This elevation will help ntia best represent the United States as it coordinates with other agencies and works with other countries. Ntias role has drastically changed since it was last reauthorized, and i appreciate the work of the agency and my colleagues to update the authorizing statute. I thank the gentlelady from californias seventh district for her work on this Bipartisan Legislation, and i urge my colleagues to support h. R. 4510, and i reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from ohio reserves. The gentlewoman from massachusetts is recognized. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise in strong support of h. R. 4510, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration reauthorization act. Ms. Trahan the ntia has done tremendous work to help connect all americans to high speed, reliable, and affordable broadband. An historic 65 billion in broadband investments we included in the bipartisan infrastructure law last congress are supercharging those efforts. I have confidence that ntia is doing all that it can with this funding to connect as Many Americans as possible to fast, reliable, and affordable internet. Congress has also tasked ntia with other meaningful responsibilities. The agency manages federal spectrum and its users and coordinates with the federal Communications Commission to ensure that our airwaves are effectively managed in a safe and secure manner. It is also charged with advising the president on advanced technologies. A lot has changed since the ia was last reauthorized in 1992. We should ensure that it continues to have the authorities it needs to implement many of the nations broadband efforts and Technological Advancements in such areas as Spectrum Management and Artificial Intelligence. H. R. 4510 helps achieve this goal. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes ntia and elevates its leadership by making its administrator an undersecretary within the department of commerce. Taking these important steps will better reflect ntias importance as the president s primary advisor on telecommunications and technology policy. This legislation also includes the text of several bipartisan bills, the energy and Commerce Committee have worked on this congress and last congress. It includes the plan for broadband act, coled by representatives custer and wallburg, which direct the ntia to develop a National Strategy to close the digital divide. As part of this strategy, the agency must develop a plan to monitor the consistency, afford ability, and quality of Broadband Service supported by federal broadband programs. It also includes representative allreds open run outreach act, the two bills coled by representative issue to address cybersecurity issues. This includes important provisions to codify the current work and responsibilities. It would firmly establish ntias role in Public Safety communications. From managing next generation 911 grants to its important First Responder network at the institute for telecommunications sciences. Ntia plays an Important Role in ensuring that the public and Law Enforcement agencies have a modern and Reliable Communications network. So i am please that had this bill cements ntias Public Safety responsibilities. I also want to note that this bill incorporates feedback to address questions and concerns we heard from other committees, included the Armed Services committee, the science committee, and the intelligence committee. The staffs have had productive discussions about these important issues, among other things we have improved ntias ability to file classified information with the f. C. C. On behalf of other agencies. We have also agreed to work further with our colleagues to better develop methods for advancing ntias Spectrum Management capability. I am pleased that we could find a path forward to vote on this today and thank the chairs Ranking Members and staff of these three committees for their cooperation. I also want to thank chair rogers in communications and Technology SubcommitteeRanking Member matsui and chairman latta for their bipartisan work on this bill. With this legislation, we ensure that ntia has the authorities it needs to continue both connecting all americans to highspeed, reliable, and affordable broadband, and overseeing innovative technological developments. Madam speaker, i urge my colleagues to support h. R. 4510, and i verve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from massachusetts reserves. The gentleman from ohio is recognized. Mr. Latta thank you, madam speaker. I yield three minutes tote gentleman from michigans fifth district. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from michigan is recognized for three minutes. I thank my friend and colleague from ohio. Madam speaker, i rise in support of h. R. 4510, the ntia authorization act. Iticallys my it includes my plan for broadband act which requires the ntia in consultation with all relevant agencies to develop and implement a National Strategy to close the digital divide. I thapg my cosponsor thank my cosponsor, representative cust ever, for custer, with her efforts with regard to this legislation. A g. A. O. Report found that there are more than 130 federal broadband programs administered by at least 15 separate agencies, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars that could be used to increase connectivity across the country. But without clear goals, objectives and performance measures, these programs are fragmented and can result in duplication and overbuilding or not building at all. In rural districts like mine, where thousands of my constituents lack access to a reliable connection, we must ensure federal dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. The plan would synchronize interagency coordination among federal broadband programs, identify ways to lower costs and ease administrative burdens for states and localities to participate in these programs. And make recommendations to better distribute and administer the federal taxpayer funds. We cant be wasting time, money and resources deploying to areas that have already been covered at the expense of those who havent or are inadequate. A National Broadband strategy is key to closing the digital divide. The broader package also includes muchneeded language to reauthorize the ntia, enhance Spectrum Management processes, Fortify Network security, and foster nationwide connectivity. I want to thank chairman latta for his leadership on this, the larger bill, as well as my coleads in the house and senate for their partnership and commitment to connecting rural america. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and with that, madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from ohio reserves. The gentlewoman from massachusetts is recognized. Mrs. Trahan i have no further speakers, im prepared to close. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman reserves. The gentleman from ohio is recognized. Mr. Latta madam speaker, we have no further speakers on our side. If youre prepared to close. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from massachusetts is recognized. Mrs. Trahan thank you, madam speaker. This reauthorization of ntia is Bipartisan Legislation that ensures that ntia will have the authority it needs to continue both connecting the americans to high speed, reliable and affordable broadband, and overseeing innovative technological developments. I urge my colleagues to support h. R. 4r5 10 and i h. R. 4510, and i yield. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from massachusetts yields back. The gentleman from ohio is recognized. Mr. Latta thank you, madam chair. As has been mentioned already, the ntia has not been reauthorized since 1992 and, again, as stated before, many of the responsibilities that it has, it didnt even exist or were relevant at that time. We think about federal Spectrum Management, administra