President Biden and Democrats have implemented measures to lower monthly out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries by capping insulin at $35 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Additionally, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has been instrumental in reducing internet bills by up to $75 a month, saving Arizonans $17.1 million monthly. However, House Republicans are allowing these savings to expire, prompting calls for bipartisan cooperation to maintain these benefits. Representative Ruben Gallego introduced a new bill to extend the ACP with new protections to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. Senator Markey highlighted the importance of the ACP for 370,000 households in Massachusetts and emphasized the need to keep residents connected.
The Affordable Connectivity Program was a lifeline for so many Americans—including 370,000 households in Massachusetts. We must ensure residents who were formerly enrolled in the ACP stay connected, and we can't stop working to connect more individuals to broadband Internet. https://t.co/FunEe4lAsT
Here's How Many Have Been Connected 3 Years After Biden Got $45.5 Billion for High-Speed Internet https://t.co/r3pCdrRcbK
There’s no substitute for affordable, reliable broadband to unlock opportunities in rural communities & internet deserts across Oregon. Learning, telehealth & small businesses will all get a boost from this broadband windfall of nearly $700 million. https://t.co/EmHaWPl0KB
I am glad that IL will receive more than $1 billion in funding through @NTIAgov to deploy broadband to our unserved areas. In the 21st century, a reliable broadband connection is necessary to stay connected with loved ones, access education, and promote economic growth.
The Affordable Connectivity Program saved Arizonans a total of $17.1 million on their internet bills each month. But extremists in Congress just let it expire. My new bill extends the ACP with new protections to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. https://t.co/1Em1jrd4pa https://t.co/48jjG3oUAm
Democrats lowered internet bills by up to $75 a month through @POTUS's Affordable Connectivity Program. Now, House Republicans are letting those savings expire. The GOP must work with Democrats to save this critical program, lower everyday costs, and expand internet access.
President Biden and Democrats lowered monthly out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries by capping insulin at $35 in the #InflationReductionAct. Now Republicans want to repeal these savings. https://t.co/isi4o46Yan