Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cantwell, Democrats Secure $7B for Affordable Broadband Program Over GOP Opposition
August 02, 2024
August 02, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
During a markup in the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday, Democratic members overcame Republican opposition to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), passing an amendment to secure $7 billion to continue the program, which had provided access to affordable internet for more than 23 million American households. Led . . .
During a markup in the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday, Democratic members overcame Republican opposition to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), passing an amendment to secure $7 billion to continue the program, which had provided access to affordable internet for more than 23 million American households. Led . . .