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Technology hears testimony from broadband Industry Experts on investments for the universal service fund, the importance of the conductivity program and the root causes of barriers to Broadband Access. The subcommittee will come to order and the chair recognizes itself for five minutes for an Opening Statement and again thank you to the witnesses for being with us today. Americans relyy on Internet Connectivity for work, education, healthcare. Despite years of efforts and billions of dollars Many Americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing the Digital Divide is a bipartisan priority and significant resources have been dedicated to this effort. Thee Department Requires a dedicated insufficient response for an overwhelming response. As Ronald Reagan rightly said the government is not the solution to the problem, the government is the problem. In may, 2020 to the Government Accountability office found that there were over 130 broadband programs across 15 federal g
Americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing this divide is a bipartisan priority and significant federal resources have been dedicated to this effort. Unfortunately, a problem that requires an efficient response is overwhelming and scattered federal funding response as Ronald Reagan said, the government is not the solution to the problem but is the problem. In may of 2022, the Government Accountability office found there were over 130 broadband programs across 15 federal Government Agencies. These programs, the broadband equity access created an Infrastructure Investment and jobs and missed 42. 45 billion. One of the Top Priorities is making sure these programs administered effectively so that money dedicated to closing the Digital Divide achieves its goal. The main concern about whether that will happen. Some of these programs including outside trade of regular order, there is no discussion of 42 billion is the right number or debate on how the program should