Invest in broadband, domestic supply chains to restore economy

Emerging from this crisis, we call on the federal government to act on three priorities that will get America back on its feet. With investments in broadband access, support for the creation of domestic supply chains and requirements for Congress to meet its constitutional budgetary obligations, we believe that the United States can once again find transformation in a time of crisis. First, we believe that it is time for the United States to close the digital divide and bring high-speed internet to every family, regardless of their ZIP code. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted how critical broadband access is to business, health care providers and to American life in the 21st century. These investments are important for children who depend on remote learning, for patients using telehealth and for the many low-income and rural Americans who lack access to reliable internet service. The bottom line is that broadband is essential for participating in the American economy and staying connected to your community. 

[Reps. Horn and Fitzpatrick are members of the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus]