A year ago today, Members of Congress introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act. In 2024, Congress dropped the ball on affordable broadband. But in this new year, in this new Congress, we need to connect everyone.
Affordable internet is a lifeline during natural disasters. Without it, marginalized communities "disproportionately lose access" during extreme weather events, writes Brenna Leasor for @CommonSense.
Today, @FCC Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC announced she will depart the FCC come January.
NaLA congratulates Chairwoman Rosenworcel on her tenure as FCC Chair, and thanks her for the work she's done while on the commission. Read our full statement: https://nalalifeline.org/blog/nalas-statement-on-fcc-chairwoman-jessica-rosenworcels-departure/