The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative aimed at providing affordable internet access, is set to expire at the end of this month unless Congress takes action. The program, which has been instrumental in helping millions of Americans, including 1 million people in New York City and over 29,000 households in Illinois, stay connected, faces termination due to Republican inaction. Lawmakers, particularly Democrats, are urging their GOP colleagues to extend the program to prevent millions from losing access to affordable internet, which is essential for work, education, and healthcare. The ACP has been saving households an estimated $30 to $75 per month on internet bills, highlighting its importance in bridging the digital divide, especially in underserved communities. It’s estimated that this will impact roughly 23 million families in the United States.
The Affordable Connectivity Program worked, providing internet access for many in our district and across America. It helped young families and seniors, both in cities and on farms, get connected. I urge my Republican colleagues not to block funding for this critical effort!
The Affordable Connectivity Program was giving thousands of families save money on their monthly internet bills. But without further funding from Congress, the program has expired. I’m fighting to renew this program because you deserve a little extra breathing room.
Democrats lowered internet bills by up to $75 a month through @POTUS's Affordable Connectivity Program. Now, House Republicans are letting those savings expire. I am fighting to save this critical program, lower everyday costs, and expand internet access. https://t.co/W7Nf5oWJdG
Due to Republican inaction, 80,000 #NC06 families will see their Internet costs rise. House Republicans must act NOW to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program and keep Internet bills affordable. https://t.co/xmbq3HWbCl
The Affordable Connectivity Program stands among our greatest tools to close the digital divide. As the future of this invaluable program remains in the balance, Congress must act to preserve Americans’ access to affordable and reliable broadband. https://t.co/UHO31AW3ku https://t.co/5KfLTfe6eh
Yesterday, I highlighted a new $50 million grant program that will help Sussex County get connected to the high-speed, affordable internet. In the 21st century, broadband connectivity is absolutely essential to work, school, health care, and small businesses. https://t.co/ogoRZMrP50
About 1 million people in NYC are on the verge of losing affordable internet access through a federal program that's set to expire Friday. It’s estimated that this will impact roughly 23 million families in the United States. https://t.co/60splNz7Pk https://t.co/pphE71JbCt
My neighbors rely on the Affordable Connectivity Program so they can complete homework assignments, interview for a job & see a doctor. I urge my GOP colleagues to join Democrats and pass funding for the ACP because access to internet is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. https://t.co/SD5kKJ2f7z
Nearly 1 million people in New York City are on the verge of losing affordable internet access through a federal program that's set to expire Friday. @JohnBDias reports. https://t.co/60splNz7Pk
🚨@POTUS Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, made possible by Democrats, is saving over 27,000 households in CA-02 an estimated $30/month. Every family deserves affordable high-speed internet - that’s why we’re #InvestingInAmerica to improve internet access & lower costs. https://t.co/CTESGJYYRY
Inequities in internet access were laid bare during the pandemic: Nearly a quarter of New York City's roughly 8.5 million households lacked internet connections in 2021, and nearly half of the poorest New Yorkers were going without broadband. Read more: https://t.co/wKBJIrN5nr https://t.co/SXLoceCh47
Roughly 1 in 5 NC households rely on the ACP for affordable internet access. Because of Republican inaction, this is the last month families can benefit from this vital program. Congress must act so millions across the country can continue to get connected. https://t.co/jWKQSBUrQ1
Without Congressional action, over 29k households in #IL03 could lose access to affordable internet service. That's why I'm fighting to keep our internet bills affordable so working families can connect to work, school, and healthcare. I'm calling on Republicans leadership to…
The Affordable Connectivity Program has helped so many families in Washington state & across the country stay connected to the internet. It's time Republicans in Congress join us to extend it.
If Congress doesn’t take action, the Affordable Connectivity Program will expire at the end of this month & millions of Americans will be disconnected.