NaLA Applauds Supreme Court USF Decision
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF), overturning the Fifth Circuit Court’s decision. Earlier this year, NaLA joined AARP and the AARP Foundation in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the USF and its funding mechanism. The following statement can be…
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NaLA congratulates FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty on her confirmation
The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chair, National Lifeline Association (NaLA): “The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and I, on behalf of our members and stakeholders, extend our congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as an FCC commissioner. Commissioner Trusty showed her commitment to ensuring low-income households have affordable access to…
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NaLA congratulates Olivia Trusty on her nomination to the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has named Republican Senate staffer Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chair, National Lifeline Association (NaLA): “The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) congratulates Olivia Trusty on being nominated to serve as Commissioner on the Federal Communications…
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NaLA’s Statement on FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s Departure
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NaLA Statement on ACP Enrollment Freeze
February 7, 2024 – The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will officially stop accepting new enrollments after today as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prepares for the program’s lapse. According to the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC), the program has been adding roughly 200,000 new enrollees per week over the last month. Still, only about 44% of eligible households have signed…
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NaLA Applauds FCC Commissioners Carr and Starks Reconfirmation
On Sept 30, the US Senate voted to confirm Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve another term as Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). NaLA released the following statement from Board Chairman David Dorwart: “The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and I on behalf of all stakeholders congratulate FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey…
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NaLA congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation to the FCC
The Senate voted today to confirm Anna Gomez as the fifth Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission. Gomez brings extensive experience working in telecommunications policy, including at the FCC in previous roles. NaLA released the following statement from Board Chairman David Dorwart: “The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and I on behalf of all of stakeholders…
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NaLA asks the FCC to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence
On April 12, NaLA submitted comments to the FCC on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement requirements of the Safe Connections Act. The comments urge the FCC to designate the Lifeline program as the program to provide emergency communications for qualifying survivors suffering from financial hardship because: Lifeline is a permanent solution reliably funded…
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NaLA releases findings from 2022 Annual Consumer Survey
NaLA’s Annual Survey of Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program subscribers – conducted between November 21 and December 8, 2022 provides insights into consumer demographics and experiences with FCC internet subsidy programs. The survey results indicate that low-income consumers use Lifeline and/or ACP service to connect to family and to access other government programs, healthcare, jobs…
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NaLA Applauds Historic FCC Nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn
The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) congratulates Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn on their nominations by President Biden to serve as FCC commissioners. NaLA applauds the historic designation of Chairwoman Rosenworcel as the first permanent female chair of the agency and Commissioner Sohn as the agency’s first openly LGBTIQ+ commissioner. NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart…
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