June 9, 2025

“At ZETA, we know Gen-Z’s future depends on bold investments that secure America’s leadership in innovation, safety, and opportunity. The Senate’s reconciliation package text delivers on that promise. From launching the largest spectrum pipeline in U.S. history and renewing FCC auction authority that ensures 800 MHz of unused and underused spectrum enter the market, this legislation paves the way for faster internet, next-gen AI tools, and thousands of new jobs which help lay the foundation for a thriving digital economy.

The outlined package also invests over $24 billion to modernize the Coast Guard, $12.5 billion to overhaul outdated FAA systems for safer skies, and nearly $10 billion to ensure America leads the new space race.

For Gen-Z, these are commitments to our future workforce, safety, and global competitiveness. We applaud Senators Cruz, Thune, and Blackburn for championing this comprehensive legislation and thank the administration for prioritizing it in reconciliation. This is what it looks like to build a connected, secure, and opportunity-rich America for the next generation.”

-José Ignacio Gaona, President and CEO, Gen-Z Emerging Technology Action (ZETA)