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Most Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pass' Legislation

Most Democratic senators support Affordable Connectivity Program extension, plus 'Rip and Replace' funding.

Corey Walker

Corey Walker

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Most Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pass' Legislation
Photo of Sen. John Fetterman from January 2019, as Lt. Gov. of Pennsylvania.

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 – Thirty three Democratic and Independent Senators on Friday co-signed a letter urging Senate and House leaders to use “must-pass” budget legislation to include an extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The letter urges Congressional leaders to support bipartisan legislation to save the ACP from expiration when funds are expected to be exhausted next month. The letter argued that the program is necessary to close the connectivity gap between Americans. 

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