John,
Right now, 23 million Americans are at risk of being kicked off of the internet access they need to participate in our democracy because far-right extremists like Ted Cruz are opposing funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
But here’s the good news: a bipartisan group of lawmakers just introduced legislation to extend funding for the ACP – a crucial step towards keeping Americans connected with the information they need to fully participate in the 2024 elections. [1]
We must act NOW to save the ACP before funding runs out in April. Tell Congress: Pass the ACP Extension Act to keep Americans connected with the internet they need to engage in our democracy.
The ACP makes a big difference for our democracy. Why? Because more and more, voters around the country rely on the internet to participate – from online voter registration, to researching candidates, to requesting mail-in ballots.
But John, 1 in 5 American households still don’t have access to their own home Internet! That’s why establishing the ACP was a huge deal – signing up 23 million people to get discounted or free internet access. [2]
The ACP is a federal program that provides eligible households $30 per month towards their internet bill ($75 per month for those on Tribal lands) and up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop, or tablet. [3]
But now, without our immediate action – and right-wing members of Congress demanding huge cuts – this program could be left unfunded, and leave millions of households without internet access right before the 2024 elections!
John, we just can’t let that happen. Tell your members of Congress to pass the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act today.
I hope you’ll join me today in taking action to save this essential program.
Thanks for all you do,
Raelyn Roberson, Media & Democracy Campaigner
and the team at Common Cause
[1] https://www.welch.senate.gov/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-extension-of-the-affordable-connectivity-program-to-continue-closing-the-digital-divide/
[2] https://acpdashboard.com/
[3] www.GetInternet.Gov
