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May 14, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden, President of the US - HEAT Leaders Urge Biden to Fortify American Energy Security in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Attack
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see today's launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which will provide a monthly discount on internet bills for qualifying households. High-speed internet access must be affordable for all, and this is a major step forward to help families get connected."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Gas Lines
Rep. William Timmons
May 10, 2021
Tweet - "Access to affordable, high-speed internet ought to be treated as a human right. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural America to the rest of the world."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to join state & county leaders for the launch of a rural broadband pilot program funded by the CARES Act that will provide free public WiFi in Allendale, SC. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural Americans with the rest of our nation and the world."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2021
Reps. Kim and Wilson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Response by National Guard
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "We cannot hope to have true rural equity in this country until we close the digital divide. That means guaranteeing that every American has access to affordable high-speed internet. Without it, rural Americans will continue to lag behind the rest of the nation. #JointSession"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "In order to truly close the #digitaldivide, we must make high-speed broadband internet accessible and affordable for all Americans. Listen as I join @drturnerlee and @MignonClyburn on @BrookingsInst's #TechTank podcast."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021
Tweet - "In the beginning of the internet, we called it the information highway. I'd like to see that become a part of our infrastructure. Broadband access is going to be key to rural America in the 21st century, just like electricity was key to rural America in the 20th century."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Highlights How The American Jobs Plan Will Help Meet South Carolina's Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Scammers, Extremists
Rep. Nancy Mace
March 29, 2021
Scott, Graham Reintroduce Broadband Expansion Bill
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 22, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Ron Kind, National Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "The Rural Broadband Task Force partnered with @EnergyCommerce to craft the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, and I welcome its inclusion in the #LiftAmerica Act. It is time we invest to #BuildBackBetter and finally close the #DigitalDivide."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "We're not going to grow the economy in our communities all across the country without broadband. The investments we're making in this, and the build-out over three to four years, makes this one of the best infrastructure efforts we can undertake today."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "When I formed the Rural Broadband Task Force, our mission was to address the digital divide. The disparate effects of that divide have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic & exposed the urgency of ensuring universal access to high-speed internet."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Internet access will have the same dramatic impact on rural communities as the rural electrification efforts in the last century. This pandemic has further widened the digital divide and exposed the urgent need to enact the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Clyburn, Klobuchar, Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Provisions in New Broadband Bill
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Scott, Schatz, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth in the Midst of the Pandemic
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Bustos Appointed to House Task Force on Rural Broadband
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "World class high-speed internet service should be accessible and affordable to all Americans no matter where they live, yet large parts of rural America lack the access they need."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @FCC provided @SC_Telehealth with $17 million in broadband subsidies. Accessible & affordable high-speed broadband is necessary for telehealth & this is a step towards all South Carolinians accessing quality care in their own communities."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Lucas and Stefanik Send Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Emerging Technologies
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot have effective delivery of health care without broadband. We cannot have the kind of educational experiences that our children need without broadband. I think broadband is going to be to the 21st century what electricity was to the 20th century."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020
Clyburn Hails House Passage of Spending Package that Delivers for South Carolina
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Today I voted in support of a COVID Emergency Relief Package. It is not sufficient, but it is a step forward, and House Democrats will continue to fight to get Americans much needed relief. Here's what's in it [ A THREAD ]"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2020
Tweet - "As we work toward securing accessible, affordable high-speed internet for all Americans, we must also reinstate net neutrality. W/o it, internet service providers can block content, throttle speeds & charge you extra fees. High-quality internet for all requires net neutrality."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I do believe we cannot have effective healthcare delivery without broadband. You've got to have telehealth, telemedicine. You're not going to have adequate education for our children without broadband. Listen to my full episode of @therecount here:"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Rural communities are often miles away from the nearest hospital or medical center. Telehealth can bridge that gap but not without accessible, affordable high-speed internet. We must expand broadband internet to all Americans and bridge this digital divide. #RuralHealthDay"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 18, 2020
Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 18, 2020
Tweet - "This is not a partisan issue. Last July, the House passed the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to every community. It is time for the Senate to act."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Many students across the nation are learning online this year, yet millions lack internet at home. This American Education Week, we ought to renew our commitment to securing accessible, affordable internet for all so we can finally close the #homeworkgap."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Without internet, our children don't have access to online learning and Americans can't access telehealth or online job resources. In order to close the digital divide, the Senate must pass the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act. #NationalInternetDay"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans call for emergency hearing on big tech's election interference
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "There is an affordability crisis when it comes to internet access in America, and the current pandemic only makes it worse. The House passed comprehensive legislation to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet. The Senate has taken it nowhere."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on COVID-19 Data Management
Rep. Ralph Norman
Sept. 22, 2020
Timmons Bill to Ensure Secure and Competitive Global 5G Networks Passes House
Rep. William Timmons
Sept. 17, 2020
Rosen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Date
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Politician
May 14, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden, President of the US - HEAT Leaders Urge Biden to Fortify American Energy Security in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Attack
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see today's launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which will provide a monthly discount on internet bills for qualifying households. High-speed internet access must be affordable for all, and this is a major step forward to help families get connected."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Gas Lines
Rep.William Timmons
May 10, 2021
Tweet - "Access to affordable, high-speed internet ought to be treated as a human right. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural America to the rest of the world."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to join state & county leaders for the launch of a rural broadband pilot program funded by the CARES Act that will provide free public WiFi in Allendale, SC. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural Americans with the rest of our nation and the world."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2021
Reps. Kim and Wilson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Response by National Guard
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "We cannot hope to have true rural equity in this country until we close the digital divide. That means guaranteeing that every American has access to affordable high-speed internet. Without it, rural Americans will continue to lag behind the rest of the nation. #JointSession"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "In order to truly close the #digitaldivide, we must make high-speed broadband internet accessible and affordable for all Americans. Listen as I join @drturnerlee and @MignonClyburn on @BrookingsInst's #TechTank podcast."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021
Tweet - "In the beginning of the internet, we called it the information highway. I'd like to see that become a part of our infrastructure. Broadband access is going to be key to rural America in the 21st century, just like electricity was key to rural America in the 20th century."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Highlights How The American Jobs Plan Will Help Meet South Carolina's Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Scammers, Extremists
Rep.Nancy Mace
March 29, 2021
Scott, Graham Reintroduce Broadband Expansion Bill
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 22, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Ron Kind, National Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "The Rural Broadband Task Force partnered with @EnergyCommerce to craft the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, and I welcome its inclusion in the #LiftAmerica Act. It is time we invest to #BuildBackBetter and finally close the #DigitalDivide."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "We're not going to grow the economy in our communities all across the country without broadband. The investments we're making in this, and the build-out over three to four years, makes this one of the best infrastructure efforts we can undertake today."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "When I formed the Rural Broadband Task Force, our mission was to address the digital divide. The disparate effects of that divide have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic & exposed the urgency of ensuring universal access to high-speed internet."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Internet access will have the same dramatic impact on rural communities as the rural electrification efforts in the last century. This pandemic has further widened the digital divide and exposed the urgent need to enact the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Clyburn, Klobuchar, Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Provisions in New Broadband Bill
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Scott, Schatz, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth in the Midst of the Pandemic
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Bustos Appointed to House Task Force on Rural Broadband
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "World class high-speed internet service should be accessible and affordable to all Americans no matter where they live, yet large parts of rural America lack the access they need."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @FCC provided @SC_Telehealth with $17 million in broadband subsidies. Accessible & affordable high-speed broadband is necessary for telehealth & this is a step towards all South Carolinians accessing quality care in their own communities."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Lucas and Stefanik Send Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Emerging Technologies
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot have effective delivery of health care without broadband. We cannot have the kind of educational experiences that our children need without broadband. I think broadband is going to be to the 21st century what electricity was to the 20th century."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020
Clyburn Hails House Passage of Spending Package that Delivers for South Carolina
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Today I voted in support of a COVID Emergency Relief Package. It is not sufficient, but it is a step forward, and House Democrats will continue to fight to get Americans much needed relief. Here's what's in it [ A THREAD ]"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2020
Tweet - "As we work toward securing accessible, affordable high-speed internet for all Americans, we must also reinstate net neutrality. W/o it, internet service providers can block content, throttle speeds & charge you extra fees. High-quality internet for all requires net neutrality."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I do believe we cannot have effective healthcare delivery without broadband. You've got to have telehealth, telemedicine. You're not going to have adequate education for our children without broadband. Listen to my full episode of @therecount here:"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Rural communities are often miles away from the nearest hospital or medical center. Telehealth can bridge that gap but not without accessible, affordable high-speed internet. We must expand broadband internet to all Americans and bridge this digital divide. #RuralHealthDay"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 18, 2020
Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 18, 2020
Tweet - "This is not a partisan issue. Last July, the House passed the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to every community. It is time for the Senate to act."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Many students across the nation are learning online this year, yet millions lack internet at home. This American Education Week, we ought to renew our commitment to securing accessible, affordable internet for all so we can finally close the #homeworkgap."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Without internet, our children don't have access to online learning and Americans can't access telehealth or online job resources. In order to close the digital divide, the Senate must pass the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act. #NationalInternetDay"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans call for emergency hearing on big tech's election interference
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "There is an affordability crisis when it comes to internet access in America, and the current pandemic only makes it worse. The House passed comprehensive legislation to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet. The Senate has taken it nowhere."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on COVID-19 Data Management
Rep.Ralph Norman
Sept. 22, 2020
Timmons Bill to Ensure Secure and Competitive Global 5G Networks Passes House
Rep.William Timmons
Sept. 17, 2020
Rosen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
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