Press Releases
Williams Provides ACP Improvement and Extension Act Update, Information on Additional Affordable Internet Resources
Washington,
June 5, 2024
“This is a commendable example of the kind of leadership we need, both from industry and here in Congress, leadership that puts people first. Our fight isn’t over yet, and I hope that more Representatives will join me in doing right by the millions of Americans who have relied on this program to work, study, and communicate online amidst financial strain,” said Rep. Williams
WASHINGTON — Since the full lapse of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) at the end of May,Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) has continued to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8466, the Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, which would replenish the Affordable Connectivity Fund with $6,000,000,000 at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Over the course of this effort, the legislation has gained eleven cosponsors in the House of Representatives, including:
Additionally, over a dozen broadband providers have volunteered to offer their “current ACP subscribers and other eligible households a high-speed internet plan for $30 per month or less, with no fees and data caps, until the end of 2024,” according to the White House. Together, Allo Fiber, Altafiber (and Hawaiian Telcom), Astound Broadband, AT&T, Comcast, Cox, IdeaTek, Mediacom, MLGC, Optimum, Spectrum (Charter Communications), Starry, Verizon, and VTel cover up to 10,000,000 ACP households. Rep. Williams issued the following statement in response: “This is a commendable example of the kind of leadership we need, both from industry and here in Congress, leadership that puts people first. Our fight isn’t over yet, and I hope that more Representatives will join me in doing right by the millions of Americans who have relied on this program to work, study, and communicate online amidst financial strain.” ### |
