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  • NaLA Applauds Introduction of the Bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

    Today, the bicameral, bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act was introduced, aiming to allocate $7 billion to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Led by US Senators...

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  • NaLA Statement on Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court Decision

    “The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) applauds the 11th Circuit Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Federal Communications...

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  • 2023 National Lifeline & ACP Conference | Talks & Panels

    Experience the 2023 National Lifeline & ACP Conference all over again! We're excited to announce that recordings of all conference talks and panels are now available for online viewing Whether...

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  • NaLA Applauds White House Call for ACP Funding

    Today, the White House published a supplemental funding request to Congress to address critical domestic priorities, including the Affordable Connectivity Program The Administration is requesting...

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  • NaLA Applauds FCC Commissioners Carr and Starks Reconfirmation

    On Sept 30, the US Senate voted to confirm Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve another term as Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NaLA released the following statement...

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    R Street Institute Event Advocates for Conservative Support on ACP Funding

    In a demonstration of the bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), panelists discussed why conservatives should support renewing funding On September 12, NaLA attended the...

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  • NaLA congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation to the FCC

    The Senate voted today to confirm Anna Gomez as the fifth Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission Gomez brings extensive experience working in telecommunications policy, including at...

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  • NaLA Submits Comments to Senate Universal Service Fund Working Group

    As the only ecosystem-based organization focused on ensuring that low-income Americans have sustainable, affordable access to essential communications services, NaLA has submitted comments to the...

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  • Next Century Cities Congressional Briefing Advocates for ACP Refunding

    On July 19, NaLA along with The Pew Charitable Trusts, Buckeye Regional Council, Common Sense Media, and Next Century Cities hosted experts and community leaders for a Congressional Briefing focused...

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  • Statement from the National Lifeline Association on NARUC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Resolution

    NARUC’s Telecom Committee voted today to pass its resolution supporting congressional funding for the ACP See page 3 here for the resolution  Below is a statement from David B Dorwart, Chairman...

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