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Today, at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned a representative of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on efforts to deploy 5G technology and expand America’s broadband infrastructure. At the hearing, entitled “Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,” Latta questioned witness David Redl, the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator at NTIA. NTIA is a division of the Department of Commerce and focuses its programs and policymaking on expanding broadband access, managing the availability of spectrum, and ensuring the Internet remains an engine for innovation and economic growth.
 
Latta began his first question by referencing his work as Chairman of the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee on self-driving car legislation and the role 5G technology will play in the effort. He said, “In my role as Chairman of the DCCP Subcommittee, we’ve done great work on clearing the regulatory path for self-driving vehicles, but we also need to clear a path for increased access to spectrum. It’s going to be new wireless 5G networks that drive some technology solutions supporting self-driving cars.”
 
Congressman Latta also asked Mr. Redl what actions NTIA has undertaken through broadband mapping to identify locations unserved by broadband service. Video of the questions and Mr. Redl’s answers is available here.



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