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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 Senators Graham, Warner, And Scott Introduce Legislation To Promote Broadband In Underserved Areas Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Wicker, Scott Introduce Connecting Minority Communities Act 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 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide 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 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 Rep. Axne, Rural Broadband Task Force Unveil Comprehensive Bill to Expand, Improve Internet Connectivity Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Delgado, House Task Force on Rural Broadband Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
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 Senators Graham, Warner, And Scott Introduce Legislation To Promote Broadband In Underserved Areas Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Wicker, Scott Introduce Connecting Minority Communities Act 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 Portman, Brown, Braun, Bennet, Jones, Upton & Clyburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Accelerate Broadband Access Nationwide 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 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 Rep. Axne, Rural Broadband Task Force Unveil Comprehensive Bill to Expand, Improve Internet Connectivity Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 24, 2020 Delgado, House Task Force on Rural Broadband Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
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