As a co-sponsor of the Affordable Connectivity Program Expansion Act, Chavez-Dremer joins her fellow Problem Solvers in supporting this much-needed legislation
Rep. Lori Chavez Dremer,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) recently joined her colleagues in the Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to approve the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which will facilitate the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program through the end of 2024. The program is currently expected to shut down at the end of April, potentially disrupting broadband access for some Oregon households.
“Millions of Americans rely on Affordable Connectivity plans to access high-speed internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program Expansion Act will continue this important program, benefiting Oregonians in need of online classes, telemedicine and more,” Chavez-Drey Say silently. “I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation and will continue to work with my colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus to expand broadband access.”
Established in January 2022, the Affordable Connectivity Program has provided high-speed, reliable Internet access to more than 23 million U.S. households (more than 1 in 6). Under the program, low-income families can receive up to $30 a month in subsidies for Internet service costs, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 on the purchase of a computer or tablet. The Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would fund the program through the end of the year while lawmakers work to find a more durable solution.
This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and has 221 co-sponsors.In addition, it has received more than 450 organizations
.The full text of the bill is available here
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Last summer, Chavez-Dremo Secured more than $25 million in guarantees
Federal funding helps Oregon homes, businesses and farms get reliable, high-speed internet.She previously wrote to congressional leaders urging them to fully fund the Affordable Connectivity Initiative
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