[1]Bowman for Congress

John,

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much attention to a fundamental gap in
our country's infrastructure: limited or non-existent access to broadband
internet. 

That's why I introduced the Broadband Justice Act. This piece of
legislation requires the Housing and Urban Development Department — along
with the Treasury and USDA — to update its utility allowance to include
broadband access as a subsidized utility for families living in
federally-assisted housing, and to create a grant program to help build
out broadband-related infrastructure.

[ [link removed] ]John, if
you're ready to stand with me, Rashida Tlaib, Ro Khanna, and many others
to bring widespread broadband access to our communities, please add your
name to support the Broadband Justice Act.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the fact that broadband
internet access is an essential utility for every 21st century household.
During the first month of the pandemic alone, there was a 154% increase in
the use of tele and video health. And since schools closed, millions of
students and educators have been relying on broadband to learn, teach, and
connect with their school communities.

Access to broadband is not just an infrastructure issue — it's an economic
and racial justice issue, too. Exorbitant monthly fees and a lack of
infrastructure has led to a massive broadband divide in our communities.
By the numbers:

* 54% of U.S. parents with lower incomes say their child may face
digital obstacles in school work. 
* 44% of low-income Americans who make less than $30,000 do not have
broadband service.
* Only 66% of Black and 61% of Latino households have broadband at home
(compared to 79% of white households).

Lawmakers and organizers alike have been speaking up about the need for
broadband to become a utility for years. Now, with the Broadband Justice
Act, I'm hopeful that we can make a clear mandate once and for all. No
family or individual should have to choose between paying for monthly
access to the internet and putting food on the table. 

[ [link removed] ]John,
please add your name to our petition in
support of bringing universal broadband access to our communities right
now to show lawmakers that we are united in our support of the Broadband
Justice Act.

I am continuously grateful to see the massive impact our collective voice
has made on groundbreaking issues. From rallying around the COUP Act to
amplifying our Care for All Agenda, our movement is growing — and it's
thanks to supporters like you.

Thank you for fighting with me. Peace and love! 

— Jamaal Bowman


 


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