Hearing on "Evaluating FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and Reauthorization"

The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled "Evaluating FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and Reauthorization."

Key Documents 

Opening Statement from Full Committee Ranking Member Pallone as prepared for delivery 

Opening Statement from Subcommittee Ranking Member Matsui as prepared for delivery

Opening Statement from Subcommittee Member McClellan as prepared for delivery 

Livestream 

Legislation 

• H.R. ____, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act 

Witnesses 

Sheriff Michael Adkinson

Acting Board Chair, First Responder Network Authority

Sheriff, Walton County, Florida

Testimony 

Scott Agnew

President of FirstNet and Public Safety Mobility

AT&T

Testimony 

Michael Dame

Associate Administrator, Office of Public Safety Communications

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Testimony