C&T Field Hearing: Perspectives From The Fields: The State Of Rural Broadband In America

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee (established 1795) in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is at the forefront of all issues and policies powering America’s economy, including our global competitive edge in energy, technology, and health care. The committee is led by E&C Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ).

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) announced a hearing titled “Perspectives from the Fields: The State of Rural Broadband in America.”
“Fast, reliable internet has become a vital part of people’s every day lives. From education and accessing health care to cutting edge agriculture technology that is helping feed the world, more and more of these activities are utilizing the internet, making connectivity foundational to success. It continues to be our mission to ensure that every community across the country can access broadband, especially in rural areas,” said Chairs Rodgers and Latta. “We are looking forward to hearing from community leaders in Bakersfield, California, about how we can secure meaningful connectivity for every American and close the digital divide.”
Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Perspectives from the Fields: The State of Rural Broadband in America.”

WHAT: A subcommittee hearing to discuss rural broadband in America.

DATE: Friday, May 10, 2024

TIME: 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET)

LOCATION: 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301