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April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Senator Murray Demands Expanded Internet Access for Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19 Rep. Bob Latta, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear: far too many Americans lack affordable health care & internet. Our next package will fund Community Health Centers & include the work of my Rural Broadband Task Force to bring internet to all Americans. Read my full remarks:" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2020 Letter to Nathan Sales, Acting Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights - Banks Calls For Investigation Into Three Missing Chinese Journalists Sen. Jim Banks
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate How Net Neutrality Repeal Negatively Impacts Public Safety, Universal Access, and Broadband Competition Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 31, 2020 Gianforte Supports Montanans, Telecommunications Providers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Peter Welch, ...
March 31, 2020 Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Neal Applaud Return of WWLP TV to the Berkshires During Coronavirus Emergency Rep. Richard Neal, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020 Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Signed into Law Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 30, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Expanded Telehealth Access for Medicare Recipients Sen. Ed Markey
March 27, 2020 Hoeven Announces $2.5 Million In Funding For Engineers At NHSC Sen. John Hoeven
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S Department of Agriculture - Smith Outlines for USDA Policies to Help Farmers Immediately Rep. Jason Smith
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Steven Horsford, ...
March 26, 2020 Senators Moran, Casey Applaud Senate Passage of VA Website Accessibility Act Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 McBath Joins March for Our Lives for "Our Power" Digital Hub Launch, Addresses Students on Second Anniversary of Gun Violence Prevention March Rep. Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020 Warner Urges Internet Networking Device Vendors to Ensure Security of Consumer Internet Connectivity Products Sen. Mark Warner
March 25, 2020 Marshall Supports Telecommunication Providers in Keeping Kansas Connected Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "#WI small businesses and rural communities need high-speed broadband to get through the #coronavirus pandemic. I introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure they have access to broadband during this public health emergency--no matter where they live." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 President Signs into Law Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen, Hassan to Improve Accuracy of FCC's Broadband Maps Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 24, 2020 Lujan Broadband Mapping Initiatives Signed into Law Sen. Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen. Ed Markey
March 24, 2020 Senator Roberts and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Peter Welch, ...
March 24, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
March 23, 2020 Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Signed Into Law Sen. Roger Wicker
March 23, 2020 Bipartisan E&C Leaders Applaud Signing of 5G Security and Broadband Mapping Legislation Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Bennet Urges Senate Leaders to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Michael Bennet
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 23, 2020 O'Halleran, Smith Lead Bipartisan Group to Call on Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Seniors' Health During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Adrian Smith, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill Sen. Mark Warner, ...
March 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, and Bennet Lead Colleagues in Urging GOP to Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education during Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Warren Once Again Urges Trump Administration to Issue Executive Order to Federal Agencies: Federal Employees Should Utilize All Telework Capabilities Where Possible Sen. Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As schools across the country move to online learning, Congress must address the digital divide that keeps students who don't have internet access at home from being able to complete their schoolwork online, leaving them at risk of falling behind their classmates." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Urge Negotiators to Close Digital Divide, Homework Gap in Coronavirus Funding Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 2020 Senators Warren and Markey Urge FCC to Take Emergency Action to Ensure Students, Workers, and Patients Have Equal Access to the Internet during COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 20, 2020 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 - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
March 20, 2020 Lawmakers Again Urge Internet Governing Body to Block Private Equity Firm Ethos Capital from Taking Over the .ORG Internet Domain Name Registry Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Soto Leads Letter to Protect Access to Communication Rep. Darren Soto, ...
March 19, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Warner Introduce Gov. Burgum-backed Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Remote Online Notarizations Nationwide Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Date Title Politician
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Senator Murray Demands Expanded Internet Access for Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19 Rep.Bob Latta, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear: far too many Americans lack affordable health care & internet. Our next package will fund Community Health Centers & include the work of my Rural Broadband Task Force to bring internet to all Americans. Read my full remarks:" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2020 Letter to Nathan Sales, Acting Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights - Banks Calls For Investigation Into Three Missing Chinese Journalists Sen.Jim Banks
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate How Net Neutrality Repeal Negatively Impacts Public Safety, Universal Access, and Broadband Competition Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 31, 2020 Gianforte Supports Montanans, Telecommunications Providers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Peter Welch, ...
March 31, 2020 Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Neal Applaud Return of WWLP TV to the Berkshires During Coronavirus Emergency Rep.Richard Neal, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020 Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Signed into Law Sen.Amy Klobuchar
March 30, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Expanded Telehealth Access for Medicare Recipients Sen.Ed Markey
March 27, 2020 Hoeven Announces $2.5 Million In Funding For Engineers At NHSC Sen.John Hoeven
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S Department of Agriculture - Smith Outlines for USDA Policies to Help Farmers Immediately Rep.Jason Smith
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Steven Horsford, ...
March 26, 2020 Senators Moran, Casey Applaud Senate Passage of VA Website Accessibility Act Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 McBath Joins March for Our Lives for "Our Power" Digital Hub Launch, Addresses Students on Second Anniversary of Gun Violence Prevention March Rep.Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020 Warner Urges Internet Networking Device Vendors to Ensure Security of Consumer Internet Connectivity Products Sen.Mark Warner
March 25, 2020 Marshall Supports Telecommunication Providers in Keeping Kansas Connected Sen.Roger Marshall, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "#WI small businesses and rural communities need high-speed broadband to get through the #coronavirus pandemic. I introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure they have access to broadband during this public health emergency--no matter where they live." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 President Signs into Law Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen, Hassan to Improve Accuracy of FCC's Broadband Maps Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 24, 2020 Lujan Broadband Mapping Initiatives Signed into Law Sen.Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data Sen.Ed Markey
March 24, 2020 Senator Roberts and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Peter Welch, ...
March 24, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
March 23, 2020 Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Signed Into Law Sen.Roger Wicker
March 23, 2020 Bipartisan E&C Leaders Applaud Signing of 5G Security and Broadband Mapping Legislation Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Bennet Urges Senate Leaders to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Michael Bennet
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 23, 2020 O'Halleran, Smith Lead Bipartisan Group to Call on Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Seniors' Health During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Adrian Smith, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill Sen.Mark Warner, ...
March 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, and Bennet Lead Colleagues in Urging GOP to Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education during Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Warren Once Again Urges Trump Administration to Issue Executive Order to Federal Agencies: Federal Employees Should Utilize All Telework Capabilities Where Possible Sen.Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "As schools across the country move to online learning, Congress must address the digital divide that keeps students who don't have internet access at home from being able to complete their schoolwork online, leaving them at risk of falling behind their classmates." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Urge Negotiators to Close Digital Divide, Homework Gap in Coronavirus Funding Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 2020 Senators Warren and Markey Urge FCC to Take Emergency Action to Ensure Students, Workers, and Patients Have Equal Access to the Internet during COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 20, 2020 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 - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
March 20, 2020 Lawmakers Again Urge Internet Governing Body to Block Private Equity Firm Ethos Capital from Taking Over the .ORG Internet Domain Name Registry Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Soto Leads Letter to Protect Access to Communication Rep.Darren Soto, ...
March 19, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Warner Introduce Gov. Burgum-backed Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Remote Online Notarizations Nationwide Sen.Mark Warner, ...
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