House Comms Sets May 6 Broadband Equity Hearing
The House Communications Subcommittee plans a May 6 hearing on broadband access and affordability equity, the Commerce Committee said Tuesday. The virtual panel begins at 11:30 a.m. EDT. “Underserved communities -- particularly low-income communities and communities of color -- have…
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long faced systemic barriers when it comes to accessing high-speed internet and reliable connectivity,” said Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and Communications Chairman Mike Doyle, D-Pa. “At next week’s hearing, we’ll examine the ways that a lack of affordable, high-speed internet service marginalizes racial and ethnic minorities, further undermining access to economic, educational, and social opportunities. We will also explore ways to fix the problem so.” The Pallone-led Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act (HR-1848) includes digital equity language, among other broadband-focused provisions (see 2103110060).