Tony Cárdenas: “It is about rightsizing it. It is about making sure that we don't overburden industries and individuals.”

The suggestion that this program should be narrowed to only those who would not otherwise have broadband seems to me to ignore the reality of family budgets.

The fact remains that for far too many American households, in both Democratic and Republican districts, the monthly cost of an internet connection is not affordable enough to them.

Which they have the option to do.

I would like to thank the witnesses for joining us and providing your expertise on these important issues.