WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – INCOMPAS, the internet and competitive networks association, released the following statement of support in response to Senator Ted Cruz’s, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, newly released Budget Reconciliation Text. The following statement can be attributed to Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS:
“On behalf of INCOMPAS, we commend Senator Cruz for expanding and supporting the broadband initiative to connect every American to high speed internet service and tying this essential effort to a national AI framework. The two goals are mutually reinforcing, inseparable and essential to winning America’s AI race with China. This forward-thinking approach recognizes the critical relationship between broadband infrastructure and America’s AI future, demonstrating a clear understanding that broadband is the foundation that enables AI. That’s why ensuring the BEAD money goes to states as swiftly as possible is critical so we can build the networks to connect all Americans and remain at the forefront of technological advancement. Equally important is the opportunity to leverage this funding for middle mile networks that connect to data centers, creating the infrastructure essential for AI. This AI infrastructure serves as the critical link that makes AI accessible and actionable in underserved rural communities and nationwide.
In addition to speed, we need national predictability, not a patchwork of state uncertainty. The temporary moratorium on state AI laws the reconciliation text is not only essential to safeguarding this investment in AI infrastructure, but it also provides Congress the necessary space to develop a comprehensive federal strategy that thoughtfully integrates energy, education, investment, national security, workforce development, and access.
This proposal serves as both a catalyst and incentive, that puts America’s infrastructure at the center of a national framework on AI policy. INCOMPAS stands ready to work with Chairman Cruz, the Committee, and Congress to advance policies that strengthen America’s position as the global leader in both broadband deployment and AI innovation.”
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