Rep. Morelle Announces New Federal Program to Strengthen Internet Access, Close the Digital Divide
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021:
Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which seeks to make broadband internet more accessible and affordable for all communities. The program will provide a $50-per-month subsidy for qualified households to receive internet access through a local provider. Rep. Morelle and his partners in Congress secured $3.2 billion in f . . .
Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which seeks to make broadband internet more accessible and affordable for all communities. The program will provide a $50-per-month subsidy for qualified households to receive internet access through a local provider. Rep. Morelle and his partners in Congress secured $3.2 billion in f . . .