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Rural Broadband Access
15 statements about Rural Broadband Access from 12 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements per week mentioning Rural Broadband Access, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. Hover a dot for the member and headline; click a dot to search for that headline. Click a week to set the dates below. May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
Most active on Rural Broadband Access · May 25 – Aug 16
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Walberg's Legislation to Bridge the Digital Divide Advanced by Energy and Commerce Committee
Advanced bipartisan legislation to accelerate broadband deployment and bridge the digital divide.
“We cannot let Michigan's rural communities get left behind in today's digital age due to fragmented and overlapping broadband deployment efforts”
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
Voted for House passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act requiring automakers install AM radio.
“I urged House leadership to bring this bill to a vote. I am proud that the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is one step closer to becoming law.”
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Criticized FCC's short comment period on Verizon copper line discontinuation affecting rural constituents.
“On August 7th, Verizon mailed my constituents a letter stating that on or after October 23, 2026, subject to FCC approval, it would have authority to end the copper home phone service many of them have relied on for decades. The letter didn’t make it clear they had a choice in the matter.”
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After Fischer Push, NTIA Announces New Round of Broadband Funding
Praised NTIA's announcement of additional broadband funding for unserved Nebraska locations.
“The BEAD program is essential to getting all of Nebraska connected to broadband. I have worked for years to help build this program into something that can truly help rural areas. I’m thankful NTIA answered our call to make additional funding available to serve unconnected locations.”
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Subcommittee Advances Walberg's Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Deployment
Subcommittee advanced bipartisan broadband deployment legislation he introduced.
“As co-chair of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, I understand how current gaps in broadband coverage affect opportunities for families, students, and small businesses”
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Rep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library Broadband
Led 50 colleagues urging FCC to continue E-Rate broadband funding for schools and libraries.
“extraordinary success as the federal government’s largest education technology program.”
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Rep. Clyde Secures Key Commitment for Northeast Georgia Broadband Expansion Project
Secured Commerce Department commitment exempting TVA cooperatives from NTIA broadband mandate.
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House Passes Kean's Bill to Accelerate Broadband Deployment to Rural and Tribal Communities
House passed Kean's bill to accelerate broadband deployment to rural and tribal communities.
“I am pleased to see my bill pass the House of Representatives. Bridging the digital divide requires cutting through bureaucratic red tape, inefficiencies, and delays, and this legislation does just that”
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Highlighted bipartisan ReConnecting Rural America Act to expand fiber broadband access in rural communities.
“Whether you’re talking about Vermont or North Carolina, folks in rural America have got to have affordable broadband. You need it for the doctor, to start a business, work from home, and even go to school. We have to keep up the fight to ensure every house and farm on every dirt road has access to broadband”
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House Committee passed Kean's bill to accelerate broadband deployment to rural and tribal communities.
“I am pleased to see my bill advance to the full House of Representatives. Bridging the digital divide requires cutting through bureaucratic red tape, inefficiencies, and delays, and this legislation does just that”
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Congressman Troy Carter Announces Relaunch of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus
Announced relaunch of bipartisan Wi-Fi Caucus to promote internet access and digital equity.
“Now more than ever before, access to reliable internet is a necessity for Americans of all backgrounds for their education, health care, jobs, and essential public services. Bridging the digital divide is critical to ensure every community can fully participate in today’s economy and democratic society.”
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Fischer, Luján Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Universal Service Fund
Praised Supreme Court ruling on Universal Service Fund and announced plans to work on broadband solutions.
“We’re encouraged by the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Universal Service Fund, and we look forward to working together to focus on long-term solutions for the USF, evaluate broadband programs, and help connect unserved and underserved communities across America.”
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Congressman Taylor Introduces Bill to Help Rural Communities Navigate Broadband Expansion Programs
Introduced bill to codify Broadband Technical Assistance Program helping rural communities access USDA broadband funds.
“Just because broadband expansion programs exist for rural communities like ours in Southern Ohio doesn’t mean they’re easy to navigate”
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Capito, Klobuchar, Curtis Introduce Rural Broadband Protection Act
Introduced bill requiring stricter vetting for internet service providers in FCC's Universal Service Fund program.
“I am proud to once again introduce this legislation, which is the product of many conversations I’ve had with small rural service providers and state and local officials in West Virginia”
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Congressman Boyle Announces $11.9 Million Digital Equity Competitive Grant for Philadelphia
Announced $11.9 million Digital Equity Competitive Grant for Philadelphia.
“The ability to connect to the internet and navigate our digital world is no longer a luxury—it’s a basic necessity”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to Rural Broadband Access by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.