NATE Statement in Support of the National Security with Spectrum Act
For Immediate Release:
August 12, 2024
(Washington, D.C.) – NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association today issued the following statement on the introduction of the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act.
“NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association applauds Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) for the introduction of H.R. 9340, the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is a critical proposal to fully fund the Rip and Replace Program, removing Chinese components from our nation’s wireless communications systems. It is imperative to take this step to ensure the security of our broadband infrastructure. This important legislation would mitigate the real threat to our national security posed by insecure networks and devices. Congress must move forward to fully leverage the rip and replace program to protect Internet users,” said President & CEO Todd Schlekeway.
“This companion legislation builds off of S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act originally introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) in the U.S. Senate. NATE looks forward to both the House and Senate moving ahead to address this issue and urges swift passage since the Association’s member contractor companies will be on the front lines conducting this rip and replace deployment work,” added Schlekeway.
To read the full text of the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, click HERE. For more information on NATE, visit www.natehome.com.
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About NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure industries. It is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, standards, and education. Today, the Association boasts approximately 1,104 member companies (mostly small businesses) that construct, service or maintain hundreds of thousands of communications towers and next generation networks throughout the United States and 12 other countries.
Contact: Todd Schlekeway
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