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Rural Broadband Access
15 statements about Rural Broadband Access from 12 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about Rural Broadband Access, last 12 weeks
DemRep● = 1 statement
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. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026.
Most active on Rural Broadband Access · Aug 17 – Nov 7
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5 statements
Newest first-
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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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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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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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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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.