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Congress created FirstNet in the wake of 9/11 to launch a universal broadband network for first responders — but the work ...

Today, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the “American Copyright Protection Act of 2026” which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against ...

Today, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the “Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) Act of 2026,” which ...

In October 2025, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his role as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, held a hearing, “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into ...

Public Knowledge joined The Utility Reform Network, the Center for Accessible Technology and others in submitting an ex party filing regarding the acceptance of the National Telecommunications and ...

Public Knowledge joined the Utility Reform Network, the Center for Accessible Technology, the Communications Workers of America District 9, and the California Alliance for Digital Equity in submitting ...

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program has lived a highly dramatic life since Congress created it as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022. Congress allocated $42.45 ...

Today, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the “In Real Life Act” to curb the harms of engagement-driven social media and invest in community infrastructure. The bill would tax digital advertising ...

Emerging Tech brings together public interest advocates, policymakers, and companies to discuss the promise, pitfalls, and policy implications of cutting-edge tech. Public Knowledge hosts Emerging ...

Public Knowledge joined a coalition in submitting a letter to U.S. Senate and House leadership, urging them to oppose any future efforts to abuse the Congressional Review Act.

Join us for the second installment in our 25th anniversary event series as we discuss the stories and impact of digital inclusion champions. Public Knowledge continues its 25th anniversary event ...