PRESS RELEASE: Hudson Holds Hearing on FirstNet Reauthorization

February 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, convenes a legislative hearing to review FirstNet and consider legislation to reauthorize the program. “FirstNet is a critical public safety resource, and Congress has a duty to ensure it remains reliable, accountable, and focused on the needs of first responders,” Hudson said. WHAT: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology legislative hearing on FirstNet reauthorization DATE: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 TIME: 10:15 AM ET LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building This hearing will focus on: H.R. ____, The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act (Reps. Dunn and McClellan)