[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CALLING FOR RENEWED INVESTMENT IN THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

  (Mr. LANDSMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANDSMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call for a renewed 
investment in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to 
expire this month.
  The ACP has helped over 23 million households that have received 
affordable broadband internet.
  In my district alone, that is one in four people who depend on the 
ACP for internet access. This access is so important. It allows people 
to work from home, children to do their homework, people to get 
healthcare online, and everyone to participate in our digital economy, 
all without prohibitive costs.
  This investment is about more than just internet access. It is about 
opportunity and equality and strengthening our economy.
  Continuing to fund the ACP would have bipartisan and overwhelming 
support when brought to the floor. Millions will be left without 
internet access if we don't, so I urge the Speaker to bring this bill 
to the floor, and I urge my colleagues to sign the discharge petition, 
which will be here today.

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