The clock will soon run out for Congress to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program. Congress must continue to work on options to keep the ACP viable.
But in a gridlocked Congress, popularity is no guarantee of survival. Voices as far across the aisle as President Joe Biden and Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance have called for an extension over the past few months, but nothing has come close to a vote yet. "It would be a...
For months, there have been efforts from advocacy groups and government agencies to re-fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. President Joe Bidenrequested an additional $6 billionin funding from Congress in October -- enough to carry the ACP through the end of 2024 -- and a bipart...
Absent additional funding from Congress, the ACP can only provide a partial reimbursement for May 2024, and ACP providers have the option to claim and pass on that partial reimbursement amount to enrolled households. After May 2024, the ACP will no longer support any benefits to enrolled ...
Unfortunately, as of June 1st, 2024, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) — which provided discounts on internet service for eligible households — has ended due to a lack of additional funding from Congress. While this closure has affected many who relied on the program for affordable inte...
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created by Congress and implemented by the Federal ...
Now, the end of the ACP is imminent, unless Congress allocates additional funds. The program has less than $1.8 billion remaining, meaning that April is the last month in which operators will be able to provide the full $30 per month benefit with the program’s funding. In May, operators...
Article ofinterest Led by Tri-Caucus Chairs, 101 Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Replenish Affordable Connectivity Program’s Funding Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson and Democratic Leader Jeffries, As Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus...
Article ofinterest Led by Tri-Caucus Chairs, 101 Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Replenish Affordable Connectivity Program’s Funding Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson and Democratic Leader Jeffries, As Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus...
Beyond pressing for permitting reform, the industry panel also urged Congress to allocate more money to the ACP. While the subsidy program is already permanent, Congress only allocated $14.2 billion in funding for it. That money is expected to run out around mid-2024. ...