Welch's Affordable Connectivity Program Amendment Advances Out of Commerce Committee
July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Today, the Commerce Committee advanced Senator Peter Welch's (D-Vt.) amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program with $7 billion, as requested in his bicameral, bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
"After weeks of deadlock, we finally have progress on the effort to keep internet access affordable for millions of seniors, veterans, families and stud . . .
Today, the Commerce Committee advanced Senator Peter Welch's (D-Vt.) amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program with $7 billion, as requested in his bicameral, bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
"After weeks of deadlock, we finally have progress on the effort to keep internet access affordable for millions of seniors, veterans, families and stud . . .