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Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act

February 4, 2026

Washington, D.C., – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the First Responder Network Authority Act:

“CCA commends the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on today’s legislative hearing evaluating FirstNet and for considering proactive bipartisan legislation to reauthorize FirstNet. The action is an important step in addressing needed transparency and accountability for FirstNet.”

“In reauthorizing FirstNet, CCA supports robust oversight, a clear focus on how best to serve the needs of public safety, expanded rural coverage and partnership opportunities for rural carriers, and true interoperability that promotes resiliency and a competitive market for public safety communications. CCA appreciates the Subcommittee’s timely and thoughtful work on these important issues and its engagement with a broad range of stakeholders as this process moves forward.”

For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org.

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