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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

A federal law that gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

A federal grant program established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand high-speed internet infrastructure and improve digital access across the United States, especially in underserved communities.

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information

A government official who leads the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within the Department of Commerce, responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

A bipartisan federal law enacted in 2021 that allocates significant funding to improve infrastructure across the United States, including roads, bridges, public transit, water pipes, broadband internet, and more.