Federal policy and directive around artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted considerably in recent years.
This edition covers federal and state policy developments from April 1 to June 30, 2025, including analysis of 81 congressional bills and 399 Federal Register notices. This quarter marks the second quarter in a new presidential administration and a new Congress, the 119th, which has seen an exponential rise in executive actions, congressional hearings, and legislation with significant implications for Tribal Nations. During this quarter, the Arizona Legislature adjourned Sine Die on June 27, 2025, marking the conclusion of the Fifty-seventh Legislature's First Regular Session.
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Summary:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released Internet Access Services: Status as of June 20, 2024, estimating 549 million internet connections nationwide with breakdowns by technology type, speed, and state or territory.
On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a policy notice amending the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program requirements.
While the NTIA describes this as a “restructuring,” the amendment significantly departs from the program’s original requirements.