We can't do this on our own. We have got to find like-minded nations and then work with others.
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September 19, 2023
I have to hand that off to the Department of Justice, and I am sure they have got lots of other priorities.
— Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel
The Public Record
Jessica Rosenworcel is a prominent Democratic politician from Connecticut, currently serving as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She was first appointed to the FCC in 2012 and has been a strong advocate for expanding broadband access and ensuring equitable communication services across the United States. Rosenworcel has focused on issues such as net neutrality and the importance of keeping communication networks robust and accessible for all citizens.
We have come too far to turn back. Keeping this program funded needs to be a priority.
We need an additional $3.08 billion to fully take that equipment out securely.
I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Commerce because they have a lot of programs like BEAD.
Congress set aside funding for it but those funds are not sufficient to fully fund reimbursement.
I think we have got to make sure that we figure out a way to get broadband to everyone in this country.
Thank you for providing full funding for the FCC in your fiscal year 2024 bill.
I strongly support identifying a way to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program into the future to help more families get and stay connected to the high-speed Internet they need to participate in modern life.
We are also implementing the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act to ensure that the rates for prison pay phone calls are truly just and reasonable.





