WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Deb Fischer issued the following press release:
In her opening statement at today's Telecommunications and Media Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Chairman Deb Fischer (R-NE) underscored the importance of FirstNet - the nation's dedicated public safety network - and stressed the importance of reauthorizing the network before its sunset next February.
Link to video here (https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/evaluating-progress-reauthorization-of-the-federal-public-safety-communications-system_2).
Fischer's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good morning to the members of this subcommittee and our witness panel.
I know Winter Storm Fern delayed this hearing and I appreciate you being here today.
This hearin...