Chip Pickering

In December, President Trump signed an Executive Order tasking us with the development of a national framework for AI, what he called “One Rulebook.” This was in response to a growing patchwork of 50 different state regulatory regimes that threaten to stifle innovation and jeopardize America’s lead in the AI race. Today we are releasing that framework. It will help parents safeguard their children from online harm, shield communities from higher electric bills, protect our First Amendment rights from AI censorship, and ensure that all Americans benefit from this transformative technology. We look forward to working with our colleagues in Congress to turn the principles we are announcing today into legislation. whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/…

In the Age of AI, the rule book for our workforce has changed—success requires continuous learning, new skills, and strong connectivity. At the @FCC, we’re focused on expanding broadband so every American can access opportunity and compete to lead. Thank you to the @NatUrbanLeague for the opportunity to join the Empowerment Summit today. Read my full remarks: fcc.gov/document/commi…

Great points from @mpetricone. Section 230 is the backbone of America's competitive Internet ecosystem. Weakening it forces moderation challenges and stifles innovation. It is the legal foundation every internet company depends on, and America cannot afford to undermine it as AI reshapes online services.

The first conversation I had regarding major data center capital investments was in December 2019 - after I won the gubernatorial election but before I was sworn in as the 65th Governor of Mississippi. We did the research. We talked with leaders in the industry. We listened to community leaders with experience dealing with similar projects. As always with economic development projects, we understood that we represent the taxpayers. And in these specific massive data center capital investments, we also understood that taxpayers = ratepayers. When we (meaning @bill_cork_ms) entered serious negotiations over three years ago with @amazon, I insisted that ratepayers would never be negatively affected financially by the large capital investments required. @EntergyMS President Haley Fisackerly understood the importance of protecting the existing ratepayers while growing our overall economy and agreed strongly with this approach. And to their credit, @amazon - as our first major partner - agreed as well. So much so that we all agreed to structure the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act (the law) and worked with the Mississippi Public Service Commission to ensure that rate increases to everyday consumers would not be approved. As a result, @Entergy announced this week $2 billion in expected long-term savings for our ratepayers due to the economic growth that led us to the 2nd fastest growing economy in America in ‘24. Moral of the story: Don’t believe everything you read about the dangers of building economic prosperity in America. Our state has taken a responsible, sustainable approach to building out the technology of tomorrow and that’s what we will continue to do. Mississippi is leading… And we ain’t done yet!

Thank you to @Benton_Inst for hosting an outstanding conversation on the 30th anniversary of the Telecom Act. The dialogue reminded us all why this work matters and why the industry behind it must stay strong. At @INCOMPAS, we remain committed to competition, connectivity, and closing the divides that hold communities back.

INCOMPAS applauds the signing of @POTUS' Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This momentous commitment, signed at the @WhiteHouse by leading technology companies—including @INCOMPAS members @amazon, @Google, @Meta, and @Microsoft—ensures that the rapid expansion of American AI infrastructure will not result in higher energy bills for American families and businesses. incompas.org/news-post/inco…

Watch live: Donald Trump holds roundtable on ratepayer protection pledges thehill.com/video-clips/57…

Looking forward to joining colleagues next week for Telecom Act at 30: Universal Service as the North Star, hosted by @Benton_Inst. Thirty years after the 1996 Act, Universal Service remains unfinished business. 📡 Join us: benton.org/event/telecom-…

BETT 2026: Khan Academy and Google Gemini partnership blog.google/products-and-p…

@SenMarkey @gigibsohn We’re excited to announce our first panel for next week's Telecom Act at 30! 📡 Katie King, @ChipPickering, @GinaKeeney, & John Windhausen Jr. will discuss the Act’s lasting impact in “How a Bill Becomes a Law,” moderated by Andy Schwartzman. Register: benton.org/event/telecom-…

We testified today before @housescience on the importance of permitting and transmission reform to America's future. The country's current grid is struggling to keep pace with growth, and modernization is needed to lower costs. We proposed three solutions. (1/6)

Excellent new @ALEC_states report that outlines smart state AI policymaking principles + ideas for balanced model legislation. Give it look. This is the way forward: 👉 "State AI Policy Toolkit: The ALEC Guide to a Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence Innovation"

Great visit to @JMAwireless in Syracuse, NY this weekend. Seeing private wireless in action makes clear how powerful these systems can be, delivering secure, high-performance connectivity tailored to the specific needs of a college campus, manufacturer, hospital or venue. Private networks enable innovation from connected classrooms to public safety applications. Thank you to the CEO John Mezzalingua, his entire team, and @SyracuseU for the warm welcome and for showcasing how American companies are leading in next-generation wireless solutions that strengthen both our economy and communications infrastructure.

For 40 years, @INCOMPAS has been the consistent and credible voice for competitive policy, evolving with each era to meet the needs of our members and the industry as a whole. As we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, we were reminded that the work we do today sets the foundation for tomorrow. I look forward to continuing to chart a path forward for our industry, and seeing you all next year for the 2027 INCOMPAS Policy Summit!

That doesn't happen by accident, it happens because leaders like you showed up ready to shape the future. The concentration of policymakers, agency leaders, innovators, and builders in one room, speaks volumes on how @INCOMPAS has become trusted as a platform to share key insights and substantial news.

Thank you for making the 2026 @INCOMPAS Policy Summit a resounding success! What we accomplished together over those two days was remarkable. From broadband deployment and permitting reform to AI infrastructure, we tackled the key issues that will determine whether innovation thrives or stalls in our industry and across the global economy.