For incarcerated people and their families, this is a civil rights issue, and studies show that connectivity is so important for reducing recidivism rates and creating better postrelease outcomes.
Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
Of course, there is still more work to be done. For instance, despite some significant steps forward with my TRACED Act, robocalls remain not only annoying but dangerous.
Broadband is the central communications technology of our day, and yet we don't have a broadband regulator.
the impressive bipartisan work reflects positively on Chairwoman Rosenworcel's leadership and on the ability of all four of you to work together, compromise, and largely put the needs of people over partisan politics.
Let's work together to realize the full potential of these laws, so that Federal investments can deliver lower energy prices, a clean future for our children, clean energy jobs across the country, and a domestic manufacturing base that…
I remain concerned about the last administration's reversal of net neutrality authority. This reversal leaves consumers without protection when it comes to bad behavior by broadband providers.
We can't afford to quit. And instead of working with us to find bipartisan solutions to big problems, Republicans have spent their time opposing real solutions and then attempting to undermine them at every turn.
for far too long, the rates that have been charged for phone calls from our prisons and jails have just been usurious
we must come together to ensure that the program continues to receive the funding that is necessary to make the internet more affordable for millions of American families.
we need an FCC that is at full capacity with five Commissioners, and I still hope that the Senate will finally make this happen soon.
I just hope, again, that Republicans will join us in helping DOE succeed, because I do think this is important.
I saw the consequences of a total breakdown of communication networks, and I have worked to make sure people can stay connected when it matters the most.





