House Republicans are letting the Affordable Connectivity Program expire, causing internet costs to rise for thousands of households. Democrats urge GOP to save the critical program, lower everyday costs, and expand internet access. The program has benefited millions of households nationwide, providing essential internet access for work, education, and healthcare. Republicans blocking the program's extension face criticism for potentially imposing significant tax increases on constituents. The program's expiration affects various districts, with Democrats emphasizing the importance of renewing funding to maintain affordable high-speed internet access.
America runs on high-speed Internet. With the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, many families risk losing internet access. Thanks to @POTUS, these service providers are offering ACP subscribers low cost plans through 2024. Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/I2J50cFUA3
The Affordable Connectivity Program lowered costs and protected New Hampshire families access to high-speed internet. This program has bipartisan support, and Congress must renew it now. I’ll keep fighting until we do. https://t.co/NCgaBYd5GT
With the Affordable Connectivity Program coming to an end due to House Republican inaction, it’s encouraging to see some internet providers agreeing to continue offering discounted plans. This is just a band-aid though – we must extend funding for the ACP! https://t.co/WCcu0Kp0or
As of today, the Affordable Connectivity Program—which gives eligible households up to $30/month off their internet bill—has expired. We can't choose to leave so much of America disconnected and in the dark. Congress must work together to fund the ACP.
Today is the final day of the Affordable Connectivity Program that connects millions of households to the internet. The program has bipartisan support. There is no reason to accept the failure to act on it.
FCC Ends Affordable Internet Program Due To Lack of Funds https://t.co/o1q0B7Jdby
1 in 8 Connecticut households rely on the Affordable Connectivity Program to access the internet. While Republicans refuse a vote on extending this program, @POTUS is stepping up to ensure internet providers continue to offer discounted rates! https://t.co/7GNccxYuLX
The nation's largest broadband affordability program is coming to an end due to a lack of congressional funding. https://t.co/pJ5mV12Oya
While the Speaker won’t let us vote on the ACP, the @WhiteHouse is offering monthly internet plans for $30 or less to low-income households through 2024. Thankful for a short-term solution, but let’s pass a long-term one. https://t.co/DduKu9RorK
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. https://t.co/ied2M7nR0w https://t.co/g58JAPtc9I
The Affordable Connectivity Program has helped over 50,000 Delaware families save on internet bills. But starting tomorrow, the FCC will begin pausing new enrollments in the program. Congress must act to extend ACP funding and close the digital divide. https://t.co/NDo6neB4vS
Democrats lowered internet bills by up to $75 a month through the Affordable Connectivity Program. House Republicans let that funding expire. I'd renew the ACP in a heartbeat if I could—it's time for the Majority to work with us and save this critical program. https://t.co/N3MsdPX08k
FCC ends the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helped low-income Americans afford internet service, after the House failed to approve additional funding (@b_fung / CNN) https://t.co/GwZJcVKlGG 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/xjbtk3osrU
Today, millions of households will be cut off from the life-changing benefits of the ACP. I am joining @POTUS & my fellow Democrats in calling on Republicans in Congress to extend funding for the program. We must save the ACP & Americans’ access to the internet. https://t.co/CgsfSVWpX5
Affordable broadband is a basic need. In parts of Queens & across NYC, half of households are benefiting from the Affordable Connectivity Program. Now that this federal program is expiring, nearly $1M households across the city could lose high-speed access. We must #SavetheACP. https://t.co/VL8LzIAFZj
The Affordable Connectivity Program opened the door to telehealth, virtual work, and remote education for 75,000 households around our district. In the 21st century, this is a life-changing program—and I won't stop fighting to fund it. https://t.co/zFOPItnvHg
The Affordable Connectivity Program expires TONIGHT. MAGA Republicans are responsible for families, seniors, & veterans losing this critical lifeline to help them afford internet service. While @HouseDemocrats work to renew the program to lower costs and connect families to… https://t.co/TpcCMASbt5
In #NV04, 78k households benefited from the ACP, saving $46M+ annually on internet services. That's 1-in-4 families in my district. But today the program is ending. I urge my Republican colleagues to join us to renew this program so we can lower costs & expand internet access. https://t.co/cbNmEKZJsX
NEWS: Republicans are driving up the cost of high-speed-internet for millions starting TOMORROW by failing to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program. Americans will now pay more to access telehealth appointments, online learning, and job applications. Unbelievable.
We cut monthly internet bills by up to $75 with @POTUS's Affordable Connectivity Program. But today, the GOP is pulling the plug on this basic, commonsense investment. @HouseDemocrats know you rely on these savings, and we’re keeping up the fight to bring them back.
Today is the final day that households will save money on their internet bills under the Affordable Connectivity Program. @POTUS continues to call on Republicans in Congress to extend funding for the program so millions of Americans do not lose access to affordable, high-speed…
Democrats slashed internet bills up to $75/month via @POTUS' Affordable Connectivity Program. Now, House Republicans let those savings expire for 71K+ households in FL-20, harming seniors’ healthcare, children's education, & small business growth. https://t.co/KPCYVrzL0G
I hear from Democrats and Republicans alike who are concerned about internet affordability. The Affordable Connectivity Program has already helped 27K families in the 4th district lower their internet bills & it’s time my Republican colleagues work with us to save the program. https://t.co/aI5sGiuJ6E
High-speed internet access keeps folks connected to work, school and beyond. The Affordable Connectivity Program has lowered internet costs for over 54,000 households in #TX32. We must renew funding for this bipartisan program. https://t.co/lXKwkeTwRG
50,000 families in #PA12 have gained access to the internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program—allowing folks to access job and learning opportunities, attend telehealth appointments, and more. Republicans must stop standing in the way of its renewal.
1/ Republicans need to stop blocking an extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program – letting it expire is like imposing a $55 MILLION tax increase on my constituents, as I said in a joint press call with @RepSusanWild & @RepMGS last month. https://t.co/aPJL4SsZ7W
In the Digital Age, internet access is essential in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. That’s why more than 23 million US households have come to depend on the benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program – and why I’m calling on the GOP to join us to save the ACP. https://t.co/WnlyFwNmdt
House Republicans are raising internet costs for more than 59,000 households in #NC04 by failing to fund @POTUS’s Affordable Connectivity Program. The GOP must work with Democrats to save this critical program, lower everyday costs, and expand internet access nationwide. https://t.co/zrNTZbMGhm
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.