04/27/2021
https://congress.gov...
"If air travelers can have internet access at 30,000 feet flying across the world, why in the hell can't we connect on the ground to these rural communities?"
"That is why I introduced H.R. 4486, the Digital Equity Act--legislation that would create a federal grant program to close gaps in broadband adoption and digital literacy."
"Many don't even have broadband at home even though they often live in an area that has broadband deployed nearby."
"opening statement"