Annie Kuster: “I have always been a fierce advocate for dedicated funding for broadband in our rural and Tribal communities.”

I am opposed to amendment No. 40. I am speaking in opposition to all of the amendments that have been added. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized.

The BEAD Program will invest 42 billion in our Nation's broadband infrastructure to finally connect the hardest-to-reach communities.

The ACP is already serving as a lifeline to the more than 18 million households that currently rely on this program to remain connected.

I am the cochair of the bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus, and I share your mission to bring internet access to every community.