FCC Officials and Members of Congress Urge Action on the Affordable Connectivity Program

On Monday, March 18, 2024, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, and Congresswomen Yvette Clarke (D-NY) urged action to continue the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The event, held on the steps of City Hall in New York City (NY), was convened by Congresswoman Clarke and featured remarks from Starks and Rosenworcel, along with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and a number of housing, labor, and broadband equity advocates from organizations like the National Urban League, Public Knowledge, NYCLU, and the Communications Workers of America Local 1101. “I was thrilled to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Congresswoman Clarke to raise awareness of the urgent need to refund the Affordable Connectivity Program and to support the Affordable Connectivity Plan Extension Act," said Starks following the event. "Over 23 million American households stand on the precipice of losing access to a vital program. We must act now to refund ACP."