Annie Kuster: “Historically, we didn't call it data, we called it experience, and it was passed down from generation to generation.”

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

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 was proud to see this legislation signed into law to protect this lifeline for survivors.

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