Annie Kuster: “Opening Statement of McLane Kuster, Hon. Ann”

I was an original cosponsor of the USA Telecommunications Act and worked to include it in the CHIPS and Science Act last year.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, is established by the bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide assistance to eligible households to help them afford internet services.

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

Had I been present, I would have voted ``NO'' on rollcall No. 368. PERSONAL EXPLANATION