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This weekend, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) officially expired – forcing 941,244 Michigan families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills.
The ACP – a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – serves 76,811 households in MI-10, lowering costs for monthly internet bills.
A recent survey conducted by the FCC found that more than two-thirds of beneficiaries to the ACP said they had inconsistent or no internet service prior to the program’s existence.
Meanwhile, a majority of House Republicans – including John James – actively called for this program to sunset through their Republican Study Committee, whose budget calls for the end of the program.
While House Republicans like James continue to cave to the demands of Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Democrats have introduced common sense legislation to replenish the fund to keep monthly bills low for millions of Americans who rely on access to affordable internet.
DCCC Spokesperson Aidan Johnson:
“At every turn, John James caves to his Republican party bosses by enabling their extreme agenda, even if it means raising internet costs for Michigan families. James’ misguided ‘priorities’ will cost him in November.”
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