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What They’re Saying: Congressional Quotes for 12.16 TBCP Announcement Event

CALIFORNIA

U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, Calif.

“This $950,000 grant will help ensure members of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe have access to the broadband services needed to run their businesses, access telehealth, upgrade classrooms, and connect with critical services. I was proud to vote to pass the legislation that made this funding possible and I look forward to continuing my work to expand and strengthen broadband access for our rural communities."

LOUISIANA

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, La.

“Communities of every size throughout Louisiana are benefitting from the Infrastructure Law. Because I had a seat at the table, Louisiana tribal communities are getting faster and more reliable internet while we build Louisiana’s economy for 2050.”

MAINE

U.S. Senator Angus King, Maine

“Just as rural electrification did in the 1930s, these broadband investments from the bipartisan infrastructure legislation are going to be a game-changer. This technology will help connect tribal Maine households and businesses to the infrastructure that powers 21st century life and our modern economy. I am grateful that these National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) grant awards will offer Maine’s tribes affordable high-speed internet access to essential services so that people can choose to work or go to school where they live and access greater telehealth opportunities. In a rural state like ours, this is an important step to ensure that all Maine people can access good-paying jobs and quality healthcare without long, time-consuming drives across the state.”

NEVADA

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, Nev.

“High-speed internet has become a necessity of modern life, and I’ve been working to ensure all Nevadans have access to the connectivity they need. This funding will help expand internet access to hundreds of households across the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation and close the digital divide.”

VIRGINIA

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Va.

“Broadband services are essential to keeping Virginians connected to their communities. I’m thrilled federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is heading to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe Eastern Division in Virginia to expand access to high-speed internet and help ensure they have the digital skills to access telehealth, education, job opportunities, and more.”

WASHINGTON

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Wash.

“I’m excited to see more than $32 million going out to Tribes across Washington state to provide high-speed internet in Tribal communities, which have some of the lowest rates of broadband access in the country. The investments we made in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping us make major headway in better connecting Tribal communities and ensuring folks have the tools and technology they need to get online. This funding represents a major step toward closing the digital divide in Washington state.”

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