NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to reauthorize the NTIA, providing it with increased funding and an updated organizational structure. Specifically, the bill authorizes appropriations of $57,000,000 for both fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to support the agency's operations. A significant change involves elevating the head of the NTIA from an Assistant Secretary to an Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information , and establishing a new Deputy Under Secretary position to assist in policy advising and leadership. These changes are reflected through numerous technical and conforming amendments across various federal laws. The legislation also introduces the NTIA Consolidated Reporting Act , designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in the agency's reporting obligations. This involves eliminating several outdated or completed reporting requirements, such as the BTOP quarterly report and certain reports mandated by the NTIA Organization Act. In their place, the bill mandates a single, consolidated annual report to be published on the NTIA website and submitted to congressional committees, combining multiple existing reporting duties. This streamlined approach ensures that relevant information is provided to Congress and the public in a more organized manner. Furthermore, the Act establishes two new, dedicated offices within the NTIA to formalize and strengthen critical areas of its work. The Office of Spectrum Management will be led by an Associate Administrator and will oversee federal spectrum assignments, allocations, and policies, as well as coordinate with the FCC on the National Table of Frequency Allocations. Concurrently, the Office of International Affairs , also headed by an Associate Administrator, will focus on analyzing, formulating, and presenting international telecommunications and information policy. This office will coordinate closely with the Secretary of State and represent U.S. interests in global telecommunications forums, ensuring a cohesive approach to international policy.