it is so vital that we are able to accurately model and develop tools and technologies, and to really translate and deliver that information to our community so that it can inform their decisionmaking on the ground.

the National Weather Service plays such a pivotal role not just in weather forecasting, but increasingly in climate forecasting.

As we all know, our communities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change, as many have said today, and extreme weather events, and these events are becoming more frequent all across the country, including in my home State…

I just wanted to thank you for raising this.

Universal Service Fund reform was necessary to ensure sufficient and predictable support.

Over the past year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how we live our lives.

Thank you so much, Senator Klobuchar.

the Connected Care Program is designed to serve a critical need by targeting telehealth funding to communities that most need support.

we must conquer the digital divide in order to have effective telehealth

I want to urge President Biden to renominate Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel to nominate a fifth FCC Commissioner and a permanent head of NTIA.

It is simply unacceptable and inexcusable that there is no urgency from this Administration to nominate a fifth Commissioner.

What we have heard today are many ideas that have strong bipartisan support.

If we are going to get this right, we need all of these positions filled and we are running out of time.

I think depending on you, Commissioner, to put the boost of these guys when they don't do what they say they are supposed to do because we are putting out billions of dollars.

I think we all agree here that we must connect every American and ensure those networks are built to live up to the critical role they will play in our health and well-being.

I want to thank Ranking Member Thune for his partnership and willingness to engage in this discussion.

The Treat Act is a great step in the right direction to eliminate some of those geographic restrictions.

We must connect every American to high quality, affordable, resilient broadband.