Tim Walberg: “It is a bipartisan issue, with contractors all across the Nation expressing some concerns and reservations.”

The PLAN for Broadband Act would increase coordination among all relevant agencies to streamline permitting, identify barriers to deployment, and ensure we can improve connectivity for rural communities.

Senate Democrats have refused to advance a single fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, abandoning regular order and jeopardizing the funding process.

House Republicans will not allow the obstruction of Senate Democrats to trigger another government shutdown.

I am glad to see the subcommittee advance this vital legislation so we can bridge the digital divide.