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Senate Confirms Official to Lead $42.5 Billion Broadband Program

The US Senate confirmed Arielle Roth to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Commerce Department branch responsible for administering broadband funding and managing federal spectrum use.

Liberia: Senate Confirms Mohammed Sherif As LEC MD

Almost a month after being grilled by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's nominee to head the Liberia Electricity Corporation, was unanimously confirmed by plenary of the Liberian Senate; with a unanimous vote of 20 Senators.

Arielle Roth confirmed to lead up NTIA by Senate vote - Broadband Communities

News Arielle Roth has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead up the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities With a 52-42 vote along party lines, Arielle Roth has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. With the role, Roth will also serve as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). …

Senate Confirms Roth to Lead NTIA

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 – The Senate confirmed Arielle Roth by a 52-42 vote Wednesday to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.Roth’s confirmation was supported by all present Republicans and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. All other present Democrats voted against Roth. Her confirmation came a week after Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., teed up her nomination on the Senate floor, and proceeded smoothly despi…

CCIA Welcomes Confirmation of NTIA Leader

Washington – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Arielle Roth as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Roth will help lead the Administration’s telecommunications policy at a time when demand for spectrum is growing exponentially. The Computer & Communications Industry Association has advocated for expanding high-speed broadband access for more than 25 years.  The following can be attributed to CCIA Vi…

ITIF Welcomes Confirmation of Arielle Roth to Head NTIA

We congratulate Assistant Secretary Roth on her confirmation at a critical time for NTIA. Her leadership and expertise will be critical to ensuring the BEAD program can efficiently and effectively address the remaining causes of the digital divide.