The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): Budget, Programs, and Issues
Abstract
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a part of the Department of Commerce, is the executive branch's principal advisory office on domestic and international telecommunications and information issues and policies. Congressional policymakers generally have supported the NTIA's mandate through the appropriations process. Because of its role in setting telecommunications policy for the federal government in the information age, the NTIA has a significant impact on both the public and private sector. Still, this role is changing. In FY2005, Congress agreed with President Bush's request to terminate funding for NTIA's Technology Opportunity Program; for FY2006, Congress is considering whether to also agree with the Administration to terminate NTIA's Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction Program. In addition, the Administration is seeking to seek a larger role for NTIA NTIA's spectrum management and domain name registration. Some congressional policymakers see this proposed change as streamlining policymaking; others are concerned that the important functions and mission of NTIA will be subsumed and lost in the merger. The total funding for NTIA in FY2005 is $38.7 million. For FY2006, the Bush Administration has requested $23.5 million. This report will be updated as events warrant.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 11, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA465448
Entities
People
- Glenn J. Mcloughlin
Organizations
- Library of Congress