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Sept. 16, 2020 Scott, Graham Introduce State Fix Act to Promote Broadband Access Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The idea of public electrification was met with enormous resistance from private industry in the 1930s, but today, the idea that everyone should have accessible, affordable electricity is a no-brainer. It's time we think about the internet that way too." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act would make this a reality. It passed the House on July 1. Mitch McConnell must bring it to the Senate floor." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has further exposed the digital divide, which is especially stark in both rural and low-income communities. CARES funds will expand broadband in SC, but this is just the first step. We must make high-speed internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Digital deserts have been laid bare by the current pandemic. COVID-19 has forced school closures, overcrowded the health care system and curtailed businesses. To the extent any of these circumstances can be mitigated requires the utilization of broadband internet." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act has brought internet access to thousands in SC, but our work is not done until every American is connected. The Heroes Act provides critical investments for students & low-income households, and accelerates new high-speed infrastructure." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Wicker, Scott Introduce Connecting Minority Communities Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Senators Graham, Warner, And Scott Introduce Legislation To Promote Broadband In Underserved Areas Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Clyburn Hails House Passage of Appropriations Bills that Deliver for South Carolina; Urges Senate Action Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As we work toward safely resuming schooling in our country, we must ensure that all of our students have access to high-speed internet. Without high-speed internet, many of our nation's students will be left behind their peers, especially in rural areas. #RuralBroadbandDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Technology and Human Trafficking Rep. Ralph Norman
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Chinese Social Media App Attacked by Republican Lawmakers Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Affordability must no longer be a barrier to internet adoption. The #HousePassed Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act addresses this by promoting price transparency, protecting local public options, and ensuring affordable plans are offered on newly-funded networks." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 1, 2020 Harris, Klobuchar, Clyburn, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Broadband Infrastructure Legislation to Expand Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Delgado, House Task Force on Rural Broadband Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Rep. Axne, Rural Broadband Task Force Unveil Comprehensive Bill to Expand, Improve Internet Connectivity Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "Telemedicine is a vital resource and can easily expand health care access for millions of underserved Americans; however, in order for it to reach its full potential, we must ensure that all Americans have access to affordable high-speed broadband." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2020 Wilson, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
June 16, 2020 Congressman Wilson Announces Congressional App Challenge Rep. Joe Wilson
June 3, 2020 Congressman Wilson Calls For Expanded Internet Access For Underserved Areas Rep. Joe Wilson
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 1 in 10 South Carolinians don't have a good internet connection, and unconnected Americans are at more of a disadvantage now than ever before. There is an urgent need to bring accessible, affordable high-speed internet to all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 28, 2020 Clyburn, Upton Introduce "rural Broadband Acceleration Act" to Speed up Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural America Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has exposed the need to get accessible, affordable high-speed internet to all Americans. Without it, many Americans will continue to lack access to things like remote schooling and teleheath." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Letter to Hon. Christopher Krebs, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Hon. Christopher Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director - Lucas Leads Science Committee Members Requesting FBI & CISA Briefing on Chinese Hacking of U.S. COVID-19 Research Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to adjust to life during this pandemic, we must work to expand broadband access. W/o high-speed internet access ppl can't access telehealth & our children can't access online schooling. We must have accessible & affordable internet for all. #InfrastructureWeek" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn and Members of The Rural Broadband Task Force Celebrate One Year Anniversary by Highlighting Accomplishments Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past year the House Rural Broadband Task Force has been successful in spotlighting the need for affordable access to internet for all Americans. We must continue to eliminate digital deserts & ensure all Americans can thrive in a 21st century economy. #ConnectTheCountry" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever, Americans need access to the internet. Without internet, people cannot access education, health care and job opportunities. All Americans must have access to affordable broadband. #InfrastructureWeek" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic widens the disparity for Americans w/o reliable internet at home. The House Broadband Task Force plan to address this divide provides the funding necessary to solve this issue once and for all. It must be included in a future relief package." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2020 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 - Closing the Broadband Gap Rep. Ralph Norman
April 30, 2020 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." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces Plan to Connect All South Carolinians to Affordable High-Speed Internet Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 Pallone, Clyburn, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 30, 2020 Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 23, 2020 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 Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Vital Health Care Providers Can Provide Telehealth Services to Medicare Patients Rep. William Timmons, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 16, 2020 Scott, Graham Introduce State Fix Act to Promote Broadband Access Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The idea of public electrification was met with enormous resistance from private industry in the 1930s, but today, the idea that everyone should have accessible, affordable electricity is a no-brainer. It's time we think about the internet that way too." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act would make this a reality. It passed the House on July 1. Mitch McConnell must bring it to the Senate floor." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has further exposed the digital divide, which is especially stark in both rural and low-income communities. CARES funds will expand broadband in SC, but this is just the first step. We must make high-speed internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Digital deserts have been laid bare by the current pandemic. COVID-19 has forced school closures, overcrowded the health care system and curtailed businesses. To the extent any of these circumstances can be mitigated requires the utilization of broadband internet." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act has brought internet access to thousands in SC, but our work is not done until every American is connected. The Heroes Act provides critical investments for students & low-income households, and accelerates new high-speed infrastructure." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Wicker, Scott Introduce Connecting Minority Communities Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Senators Graham, Warner, And Scott Introduce Legislation To Promote Broadband In Underserved Areas Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Clyburn Hails House Passage of Appropriations Bills that Deliver for South Carolina; Urges Senate Action Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As we work toward safely resuming schooling in our country, we must ensure that all of our students have access to high-speed internet. Without high-speed internet, many of our nation's students will be left behind their peers, especially in rural areas. #RuralBroadbandDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Technology and Human Trafficking Rep.Ralph Norman
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - @Twitter: We Demand Transparency Now Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Chinese Social Media App Attacked by Republican Lawmakers Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Affordability must no longer be a barrier to internet adoption. The #HousePassed Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act addresses this by promoting price transparency, protecting local public options, and ensuring affordable plans are offered on newly-funded networks." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "We have to get serious about making health care accessible and affordable to all, and that starts with access to broadband so Americans can have access to telehealth." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that all 8 of South Carolina's HBCUs are getting this much needed technology upgrade to help support e-learning. Now we must ensure that all of our students have access to the affordable high-speed internet they need to get online." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to have @senrobportman, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @DougJones, and @SenatorBraun sign onto the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act that @RepFredUpton and I introduced in the House." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2020 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 1, 2020 Harris, Klobuchar, Clyburn, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Broadband Infrastructure Legislation to Expand Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Delgado, House Task Force on Rural Broadband Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Rep. Axne, Rural Broadband Task Force Unveil Comprehensive Bill to Expand, Improve Internet Connectivity Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "Telemedicine is a vital resource and can easily expand health care access for millions of underserved Americans; however, in order for it to reach its full potential, we must ensure that all Americans have access to affordable high-speed broadband." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 18, 2020 Wilson, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
June 16, 2020 Congressman Wilson Announces Congressional App Challenge Rep.Joe Wilson
June 3, 2020 Congressman Wilson Calls For Expanded Internet Access For Underserved Areas Rep.Joe Wilson
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 1 in 10 South Carolinians don't have a good internet connection, and unconnected Americans are at more of a disadvantage now than ever before. There is an urgent need to bring accessible, affordable high-speed internet to all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 28, 2020 Clyburn, Upton Introduce "rural Broadband Acceleration Act" to Speed up Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural America Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has exposed the need to get accessible, affordable high-speed internet to all Americans. Without it, many Americans will continue to lack access to things like remote schooling and teleheath." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2020 Letter to Hon. Christopher Krebs, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Hon. Christopher Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director - Lucas Leads Science Committee Members Requesting FBI & CISA Briefing on Chinese Hacking of U.S. COVID-19 Research Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to adjust to life during this pandemic, we must work to expand broadband access. W/o high-speed internet access ppl can't access telehealth & our children can't access online schooling. We must have accessible & affordable internet for all. #InfrastructureWeek" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn and Members of The Rural Broadband Task Force Celebrate One Year Anniversary by Highlighting Accomplishments Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past year the House Rural Broadband Task Force has been successful in spotlighting the need for affordable access to internet for all Americans. We must continue to eliminate digital deserts & ensure all Americans can thrive in a 21st century economy. #ConnectTheCountry" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever, Americans need access to the internet. Without internet, people cannot access education, health care and job opportunities. All Americans must have access to affordable broadband. #InfrastructureWeek" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic widens the disparity for Americans w/o reliable internet at home. The House Broadband Task Force plan to address this divide provides the funding necessary to solve this issue once and for all. It must be included in a future relief package." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2020 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 - Closing the Broadband Gap Rep.Ralph Norman
April 30, 2020 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." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 Congressman Clyburn Announces Plan to Connect All South Carolinians to Affordable High-Speed Internet Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 Pallone, Clyburn, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 30, 2020 Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 30, 2020 House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 23, 2020 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 Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Vital Health Care Providers Can Provide Telehealth Services to Medicare Patients Rep.William Timmons, ...
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