Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate

Though the ACP enjoys bipartisan support among voters, it has become a contentious issue within the federal government.

Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate
Screenshot of Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York from a video clip on X

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 – In the past week, two new proposals have surfaced to refund an expiring internet subsidy program that assists 23 million low-income U.S. households with the cost of a monthly broadband subscription.

The first proposal would amend an appropriations bill enacted in March to include funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to expire in ten days. The other proposal, still pending formal introduction, advocates for a significantly stripped-down version of the monthly subsidy contained in the ACP.

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