August 2020

Sens Manchin, Cornyn Introduce ACCESS the Internet Act to Expand Hotspots for Education, Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Accelerating Connected Care and Education Support Services on the Internet (ACCESS the Internet) Act to expand reliable broadband access for education and telehealth appointments for rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACCESS the Internet Act provides funding for the Education Stabilization Fund, hotspots through libraries, and telehealth services through the Federal Communications Commission and US Dept of Veterans Affairs.

FCC Chairman Pai Announces Staff Changes in the Office of the Chairman

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced two new additions to his office, three departures, and an expanded role for one of his current advisors.