News from PCCA
BEAD Progress Dashboard
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration released a dashboard on July 22 that allows anyone to track how BEAD Eligible Entities are progressing through major program milestones. The updated dashboard tracks progress from submitting challenge process results to completing selection of the Internet Service Providers that will build BEAD-funded networks.
PCCA Supports the Nomination of Arielle Roth to Lead NTIA
On July 18, PCCA sent U.S. Senators a letter of support for Arielle Roth’s nomination to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration after the Senate invoked cloture on her nomination by a 50-34 vote on July 17. PCCA supports Ms. Roth’s nomination because she understands the urgency of getting all Americans access to reliable connectivity. If confirmed, she can lead NTIA to move the BEAD program forward quickly and unleash long-awaited federal funding to every state to bridge connectivity gaps and ensure that all Americans have access to broadband. Ms. Roth will likely receive a full Senate vote next week.
PCCA Helps Secure Historic Tax Relief
On June 25, the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) joined more than 80 leading trade organizations in sending this letter to Senate leadership, pressing for passage of the new budget reconciliation tax package. With millions of jobs and local economies at stake, the coalition called for urgent action to deliver permanent tax relief for pass-through businesses. At the heart of the request was a full extension of the Section 199A deduction, vital for supporting pass-through entities and C corporations, alongside protections for the deductibility of state and local taxes.
Thanks to the strength and unity of this business community, those provisions were signed into law as part of the Big Beautiful Bill. PCCA is proud to have played a part in that success and remains deeply committed to advancing policies that support American enterprise and drive growth from the ground up.
PCCA Letter Supporting the PERMIT Act
Workforce Pell Grant Expansion
Signed into law on July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that will expand Pell Grant eligibility to learners pursuing a short-term job training program. The new Workforce Pell Grants for short-term programs are effective July 1, 2026, and stand to benefit workers and providers in compliance with the new law. The change is also a positive development for employers seeking upskilled workers to meet industry’s workforce needs.
Click below to see an analysis of the Workforce Pell Grant expansion by the PCCA government affairs team.
Safe + Sound Week!
You can register today to take part in Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17. Join businesses across the country who are committed to keeping workers safe through effective safety and health programs. This year’s theme is Preparedness is Your Superpower. Find materials about emergency action plans, activities for preparedness at work and at home, and more on the Plan & Promote Your Participation webpage.
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