| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Northern Virginia Representatives Urge OPM To Maximize Telework During WMATA Station Closures
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Northern Virginia Representatives Urge OPM To Maximize Telework During WMATA Station Closures
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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The Hill - Bridging the digital divide for rural communities more critical than ever
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Rep. Sam Graves
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| May 1, 2020
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Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens holds bipartisan teleconference on NIST manufacturing programs and COVID-19 response and recovery
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Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds Faa's Implementation of Collegiate Drone Training Program
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 30, 2020
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Senators Markey, Van Hollen, Bennet, Hassan, and Colleagues Plan to Introduce Legislation to Direct $4 Billion in E-Rate Funds to Close Growing Learning Gap in Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Administration Increasing Medicare Reimbursement for Audio Telehealth Services During Pandemic
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 30, 2020
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Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 30, 2020
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Sens. Cruz, Hawley to Introduce Legislation Banning U.S. Officials from Using Tencent, Huawei, ZTE, Other Chinese Communist Party-Backed Platforms
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Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Without broadband access, Americans don't have access to things like telehealth, online learning, job opportunities, and more. We can all agree that getting affordable broadband access to every American is a priority for this nation."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet Inc, and Susan Wojcicki, Chief Executive Officer of Youtube - Schiff Urges Google, YouTube, Twitter to Inform Users Who Interact With Coronavirus Misinformation
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| April 30, 2020
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Pallone, Clyburn, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Senator Markey Questions Clearview AI on Coronavirus Tracking and Flawed Tests of Facial Recognition Product
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of U.S. Department of the Treasury - Advocating for Rural Communities, Balderson Requests Access to IRS COVID-19 Payments for Ohioans Without Internet
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Rep. William Balderson
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| April 30, 2020
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Congressman Clyburn Announces Plan to Connect All South Carolinians to Affordable High-Speed Internet
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Lujan Broadband Initiatives Included in House Democrat's Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Internet
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 30, 2020
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Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Capito Welcomes CMS Decision to Increase Telephone-Based Health Service Reimbursements
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| April 30, 2020
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Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 30, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: Trump Administration Increases Reimbursements for Telephone-based Health Services
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 30, 2020
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Welch Announces Plan to Close the Digital Divide and Expand Broadband to All Americans
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Sen. Peter Welch
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - Schiff Urges Google, YouTube, Twitter to Inform Users Who Interact With Coronavirus Misinformation
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System
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Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Demands Department of Justice Protect Employees by Allowing Telework
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Blunt Rochester Issues Statement on Racist, Hateful Zoom Hack
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| April 29, 2020
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Wyden Statement on Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Plans
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package
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Sen. Jim Banks, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to promote connected care for New Yorkers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Virtual Congress Task Force held its second meeting over safe & secure videoconferencing technology. The call was an example of how effective remote work in the House can be. We spoke about how testing has been continuing on platforms for remote work."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Schumer: L3Harris technologies in Rochester wins $95 million order to produce innovative Manpack radios for U.S. Army
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Sen. Cruz to Introduce Legislation Cutting Off Hollywood Studios Over Complicity in Chinese Censorship
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Randall Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T INC - Fischer, Sasse, Smith Urge AT&T to Improve Local Broadcast Programming Access for Rural Nebraskans
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Rep. Adrian Smith, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Hoyer Statement Following the Virtual Congress Task Force's Second Meeting
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 28, 2020
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The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook, Inc. - Booker Urges Facebook to Expand Voter Education Efforts, Combat Disinformation
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 27, 2020
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Curtis, Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally
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Sen. John Curtis
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McSally Calls for Establishing 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally
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Sen. John Curtis, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 24, 2020
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With Local Reporting Critical Amid COVID-19, Ernst Calls for Support of Iowa Newspapers, TV and Radio
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowans need access to the latest, reliable information. As health experts roll out important #COVID19 PSA's, going to our local newspapers, TV, & radio is a good way to deliver info. I'm requesting PSA's be directed to their airwaves & in print--w/no extra burden to the taxpayer."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 24, 2020
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Cotton Statement on FCC Challenge to Chinese Telecoms
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Sen. Tom Cotton
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Collins Push for More Broadband Hotspots
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Wyden Announces Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Local newspapers and broadcasters are playing an important role during this pandemic and they have been particularly hit hard financially. I have joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on the federal government to seize opportunities to provide them support and relief."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Now that we've delivered additional funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, we need to ensure our local media outlets are eligible for the program--so they can continue to provide our communities with critical information during & after #COVID19"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 24, 2020
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Reps. Axne, Balderson, Hill Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth for Critical Health Services
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Rep. James Hill, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC action on space orbital debris
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senate Dems Call on FCC to Give First Responders Time to Comment on Net Neutrality Repeal
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Bipartisan Members Introduce Bill to Promote Competitive and Secure 5G Equipment
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Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Pallone Statement on GAO Report Confirming Failures During FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal; Stunning Number of Vulnerabilities in FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| April 23, 2020
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Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages
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Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. John Cornyn, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Booker, Senators Announce Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 23, 2020
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FCC Votes to Advance Proposed Rulemaking to Deploy 5G Services to Rural America
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| April 23, 2020
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Griffith Applauds FCC Action on 6 GHz
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Rep. Howard Griffith
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Defense News - FCC and Ligado are undermining GPS -- and with it, our economy and national security
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Lankford, Tester, Hyde-Smith to FCC: Without Updates to 5G Fund Maps, Millions will be Left Without Broadband Access
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Sen. James Lankford, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Senator Markey Outlines Nine Key Principles to Guide Comprehensive National Contact Tracing Plan
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds
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Rep. Al Green, ...
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