Jessica Rosenworcel

I want to thank the Subcommittee for supporting our ability to do this by approving the Commission's request earlier this year to establish the Space Bureau.

We can't do this on our own. We have got to find like-minded nations.

If I had a magic wand, I would make it simpler.

I want to thank the Subcommittee for supporting our ability to do this by approving the Commission's request earlier this year to establish the Space Bureau.

This one-time effort developed during the early days of the pandemic was designed to assist students and library patrons with access to connections and devices.

I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Commerce because they have a lot of programs like BEAD.

We have got to make sure that we figure out a way to get broadband to everyone in this country.

Keeping this program funded needs to be a priority.

We have got to make sure that we figure out a way to get broadband to everyone in this country.

We have to go tell everyone around the world that we chose to do that.

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.

Keeping this program funded needs to be a priority.

I want to acknowledge that the Emergency Connectivity Fund, championed by Chairman Van Hollen, has also been instrumental in closing the digital divide.

This one-time effort developed during the early days of the pandemic was designed to assist students and library patrons with access to connections and devices.

I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Commerce because they have a lot of programs like BEAD.

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 can't do this on our own. We have got to find like-minded nations.

I have developed something called the Broadband Funding Map using $10 million in direct appropriations set aside in the IIJA.

Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today, and for providing full funding for the FCC in your fiscal year 2024 bill.

If I had a magic wand, I would make it simpler.

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 need an additional $3.08 billion to fully take that equipment out securely.

I want to acknowledge that the Emergency Connectivity Fund, championed by Chairman Van Hollen, has also been instrumental in closing the digital divide.

I have developed something called the Broadband Funding Map using $10 million in direct appropriations set aside in the IIJA.

We can't do this on our own. We have got to find like-minded nations and then work with others.