Bennet, Markey, Van Hollen, Hassan to Introduce Legislation to Address Learning Gap During Pandemic with $4 Billion Increase for E-Rate Program
Senators Cite Growing Need for Funds Due to Pandemic
Apr 30, 2020
Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), announced that they will introduce legislation to increase funding for the Federal Communication Commission’s E-Rate program, which supports internet connections for schools and libraries, by $4 billion.