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  "description": "Concerns raised at the Feb. 3 markup hearing led to additional discussions and an agreement that moved the bill out of committee. \n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-12T21:07:38.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "SAT Streamlining Act,",
    "MAP for Broadband Funding Act",
    "Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online",
    "Signup on CHAT for BroadbandLive",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2026 – The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the SAT Streamlining Act, the MAP for Broadband Funding Act and six bills on other topics out of committee on Thursday.\n\nThe two communications-related bills were secured with unanimous approval, after amendments were agreed upon by both Senate Commerce Committee Chairman **Ted Cruz** , R-Texas, and Ranking Member **Maria Cantwell** D-Wash.\n\nThe amendment addressed Cantwell’s concerns around the \"deemed granted” provisions. She was concerned that the prior version would have allowed for automatic FCC approval of satellite projects if the FCC took no action on an authorization request after a year and a half.\n\nLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online\n\n\n                            Signup on CHAT for BroadbandLive\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Compromise Amendment Allows Satellite Bill to Clear Senate Committee",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:58:37.847Z"
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