[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM ON BRINK OF COLLAPSE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Connectivity 
Program, ACP, a lifeline for 23 million households nationwide, is on 
the brink of collapse. April marks the end of the program, putting the 
internet out of reach for many Americans.
  The ACP is about leveling the digital playing field, especially for 
rural America. Without action, millions will lose access to high-speed 
internet. In North Carolina's First Congressional District, over 81,000 
households rely on ACP for internet access.
  ACP isn't about luxury. It is essential for our farmers, students, 
and small businesses. I urge Congress to act now.

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