Rep Underwood hosts discussion on rural broadband accessibility with FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel

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On June 15, Rep Lauren Underwood (D-IL) hosted a virtual roundtable with Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and local stakeholders to discuss improving rural broadband in northern Illinois communities. Commissioner Rosenworcel discussed challenges that communities across the country are facing with rural broadband and connectivity during the pandemic. “Federal investments in broadband infrastructure and internet access will be necessary in the short term during this pandemic, as well as an essential part of our country’s economic recovery,” Rep Underwood said. The Heroes Act, passed in April, set an Oct. 1 deadline for new data to help guide these investments. “We must not make these investments for the 21st century using 20th century math,” Rep Underwood said.


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