Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, a legislative body overseeing U.S. telecommunications policy. The Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband plays a critical role in shaping policies that impact the deployment, regulation, and expansion of broadband infrastructure across the nation. The committee’s work directly influences rural connectivity, broadband accessibility, spectrum policy, and emerging telecom technologies. In her new role, she is expected to push for broadband expansion initiatives that ensure high-speed internet reaches every American, regardless of geography.
Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA said: “WIA congratulates Senator Fischer on her appointment as Subcommittee Chair. As a staunch advocate for rural communities, Senator Fischer has consistently championed policies that bridge the digital divide, ensuring that rural areas have the connectivity needed to thrive in today’s digital world.
USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter issued the following statement: “Deb Fischer’s appointment is a major win for rural communities across the nation. We can count on her to be a relentless champion for connecting the hardest-to-reach corners of heartland America to the very best our high-speed broadband future has to offer. Congratulations, Chair Fischer!”
“It was an honor to officially announce at the NATE UNITE 2025 Awards Luncheon last week that Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer is the recipient of this year’s NATE Legislative Champion of the Year Award. NATE plans to formally present the award to Senator Fischer in-person during the Association’s Member Congressional Fly-In that is slated for May 6-7 in D.C.,” said President & CEO Todd Schlekeway, “Senator Fischer is a worthy recipient of this award as she has a keen understanding and deep appreciation of the work NATE’s contractor members conduct in the Cornhusker State and around the country deploying the broadband and wireless networks that enable connectivity. Additionally, Senator Fischer and her staff have worked to ensure NATE has a seat at the table to discuss our organization’s policy priorities, including inviting the Association to participate in a Broadband Roundtable event the Senator hosted in Omaha, Nebraska,” Schlekeway said.
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