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Politician
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "As we invest in our infrastructure, we ought to forget about what is traditional and think about what we want the future of this country to look like. Every American must have access to affordable high-speed broadband. #OurPowerOurMessage"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bost Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 29, 2021
Statement: Cybersecurity Bill Passes Oversight Committee, Heads To House Floor
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
June 29, 2021
Reps. Mace, Khanna Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill Passes Oversight Committee, Heads to House Floor
Rep. Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 14, 2021
Tweet - "Thank you to Rural Electric magazine for featuring me as your first Member of Congress profile. It's an honor to work with the electric cooperatives to bridge the digital divide and bring rural America into the 21st century."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "We ought not argue about what bringing affordable, high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities will cost. What will it cost to the future of these communities if they don't have access to modern education, health care, and employment? That's the real question."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Graham, Paul Write Fauci on True Origin of COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 8, 2021
Senator Scott Statement on Endless Frontiers Act
Sen. Tim Scott
June 8, 2021
Tweet - ""We ought not be arguing about how much [access to universal, affordable broadband is] gonna cost. We need to ask ourselves, how much will it cost if we don't do it?""
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Graham on Politics in Science
Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "America's greatness ought to be accessible and affordable for us all. We've got to bridge the digital divide and expand broadband internet to every community, in every corner of our country."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2021
Rep Lieu Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Encryption Laws
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
May 19, 2021
Scott, Toomey Introduce Bill to Stop Biden from Releasing American COVID-19 Vaccine Intellectual Property
Sen. Tim Scott
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "Internet is infrastructure."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2021
Tweet - "For communities to participate in the 21st century economy, they must have affordable access to high-quality broadband. The American Jobs Plan and the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act will make that a reality everywhere in America."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden, President of the US - HEAT Leaders Urge Biden to Fortify American Energy Security in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Attack
Rep. William Timmons, ...
May 12, 2021
Gas Lines
Rep. William Timmons
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see today's launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which will provide a monthly discount on internet bills for qualifying households. High-speed internet access must be affordable for all, and this is a major step forward to help families get connected."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 10, 2021
Tweet - "Access to affordable, high-speed internet ought to be treated as a human right. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural America to the rest of the world."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to join state & county leaders for the launch of a rural broadband pilot program funded by the CARES Act that will provide free public WiFi in Allendale, SC. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural Americans with the rest of our nation and the world."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2021
Reps. Kim and Wilson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Response by National Guard
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "We cannot hope to have true rural equity in this country until we close the digital divide. That means guaranteeing that every American has access to affordable high-speed internet. Without it, rural Americans will continue to lag behind the rest of the nation. #JointSession"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2021
Buchanan Bill Ends Mandatory Animal Experiments at FDA
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "In order to truly close the #digitaldivide, we must make high-speed broadband internet accessible and affordable for all Americans. Listen as I join @drturnerlee and @MignonClyburn on @BrookingsInst's #TechTank podcast."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021
Tweet - "In the beginning of the internet, we called it the information highway. I'd like to see that become a part of our infrastructure. Broadband access is going to be key to rural America in the 21st century, just like electricity was key to rural America in the 20th century."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Highlights How The American Jobs Plan Will Help Meet South Carolina's Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Scammers, Extremists
Rep. Nancy Mace
March 29, 2021
Scott, Graham Reintroduce Broadband Expansion Bill
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
March 22, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Ron Kind, National Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "The Rural Broadband Task Force partnered with @EnergyCommerce to craft the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, and I welcome its inclusion in the #LiftAmerica Act. It is time we invest to #BuildBackBetter and finally close the #DigitalDivide."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "We're not going to grow the economy in our communities all across the country without broadband. The investments we're making in this, and the build-out over three to four years, makes this one of the best infrastructure efforts we can undertake today."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "When I formed the Rural Broadband Task Force, our mission was to address the digital divide. The disparate effects of that divide have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic & exposed the urgency of ensuring universal access to high-speed internet."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Clyburn, Klobuchar, Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Internet access will have the same dramatic impact on rural communities as the rural electrification efforts in the last century. This pandemic has further widened the digital divide and exposed the urgent need to enact the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Provisions in New Broadband Bill
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Scott, Schatz, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth in the Midst of the Pandemic
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Trone, Rural Broadband Task Force Convene for First Meeting of 117th Congress
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Bustos Appointed to House Task Force on Rural Broadband
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "World class high-speed internet service should be accessible and affordable to all Americans no matter where they live, yet large parts of rural America lack the access they need."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @FCC provided @SC_Telehealth with $17 million in broadband subsidies. Accessible & affordable high-speed broadband is necessary for telehealth & this is a step towards all South Carolinians accessing quality care in their own communities."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "As we invest in our infrastructure, we ought to forget about what is traditional and think about what we want the future of this country to look like. Every American must have access to affordable high-speed broadband. #OurPowerOurMessage"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bost Urges Biden to Hold China and Russia Accountable for Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 29, 2021
Statement: Cybersecurity Bill Passes Oversight Committee, Heads To House Floor
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
June 29, 2021
Reps. Mace, Khanna Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill Passes Oversight Committee, Heads to House Floor
Rep.Nancy Mace
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 14, 2021
Tweet - "Thank you to Rural Electric magazine for featuring me as your first Member of Congress profile. It's an honor to work with the electric cooperatives to bridge the digital divide and bring rural America into the 21st century."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021
Tweet - "We ought not argue about what bringing affordable, high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities will cost. What will it cost to the future of these communities if they don't have access to modern education, health care, and employment? That's the real question."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Graham, Paul Write Fauci on True Origin of COVID-19
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 8, 2021
Senator Scott Statement on Endless Frontiers Act
Sen.Tim Scott
June 8, 2021
Tweet - ""We ought not be arguing about how much [access to universal, affordable broadband is] gonna cost. We need to ask ourselves, how much will it cost if we don't do it?""
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021
Graham on Politics in Science
Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "America's greatness ought to be accessible and affordable for us all. We've got to bridge the digital divide and expand broadband internet to every community, in every corner of our country."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 25, 2021
Rep Lieu Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Encryption Laws
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
May 19, 2021
Scott, Toomey Introduce Bill to Stop Biden from Releasing American COVID-19 Vaccine Intellectual Property
Sen.Tim Scott
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "Internet is infrastructure."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2021
Tweet - "For communities to participate in the 21st century economy, they must have affordable access to high-quality broadband. The American Jobs Plan and the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act will make that a reality everywhere in America."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 14, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden, President of the US - HEAT Leaders Urge Biden to Fortify American Energy Security in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Attack
Rep.William Timmons, ...
May 12, 2021
Gas Lines
Rep.William Timmons
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see today's launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which will provide a monthly discount on internet bills for qualifying households. High-speed internet access must be affordable for all, and this is a major step forward to help families get connected."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 10, 2021
Tweet - "Access to affordable, high-speed internet ought to be treated as a human right. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural America to the rest of the world."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to join state & county leaders for the launch of a rural broadband pilot program funded by the CARES Act that will provide free public WiFi in Allendale, SC. Closing the digital divide is vital to connecting rural Americans with the rest of our nation and the world."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2021
Reps. Kim and Wilson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Response by National Guard
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "We cannot hope to have true rural equity in this country until we close the digital divide. That means guaranteeing that every American has access to affordable high-speed internet. Without it, rural Americans will continue to lag behind the rest of the nation. #JointSession"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2021
Buchanan Bill Ends Mandatory Animal Experiments at FDA
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "In order to truly close the #digitaldivide, we must make high-speed broadband internet accessible and affordable for all Americans. Listen as I join @drturnerlee and @MignonClyburn on @BrookingsInst's #TechTank podcast."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021
Tweet - "In the beginning of the internet, we called it the information highway. I'd like to see that become a part of our infrastructure. Broadband access is going to be key to rural America in the 21st century, just like electricity was key to rural America in the 20th century."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Highlights How The American Jobs Plan Will Help Meet South Carolina's Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 1, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Scammers, Extremists
Rep.Nancy Mace
March 29, 2021
Scott, Graham Reintroduce Broadband Expansion Bill
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
March 22, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Ron Kind, National Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "The Rural Broadband Task Force partnered with @EnergyCommerce to craft the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, and I welcome its inclusion in the #LiftAmerica Act. It is time we invest to #BuildBackBetter and finally close the #DigitalDivide."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "We're not going to grow the economy in our communities all across the country without broadband. The investments we're making in this, and the build-out over three to four years, makes this one of the best infrastructure efforts we can undertake today."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021
Tweet - "When I formed the Rural Broadband Task Force, our mission was to address the digital divide. The disparate effects of that divide have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic & exposed the urgency of ensuring universal access to high-speed internet."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Clyburn, Klobuchar, Rural Broadband Task Force Introduce Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Internet access will have the same dramatic impact on rural communities as the rural electrification efforts in the last century. This pandemic has further widened the digital divide and exposed the urgent need to enact the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Provisions in New Broadband Bill
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Scott, Schatz, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth in the Midst of the Pandemic
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Trone, Rural Broadband Task Force Convene for First Meeting of 117th Congress
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Lucas, Rural Broadband Caucus Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Prioritize Rural Broadband in Upcoming Infrastructure Package
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges Biden to Include Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to Director Brian Deese - Peters, Stabenow, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Global Semiconductor Shortage, Mitigate Impacts to U.S. Auto Manufacturing
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Bustos Appointed to House Task Force on Rural Broadband
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "World class high-speed internet service should be accessible and affordable to all Americans no matter where they live, yet large parts of rural America lack the access they need."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @FCC provided @SC_Telehealth with $17 million in broadband subsidies. Accessible & affordable high-speed broadband is necessary for telehealth & this is a step towards all South Carolinians accessing quality care in their own communities."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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