Statement on release of Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on the Release of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement on the release of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024:
“This month marks four years since the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act was signed into law, but the “Rip and Replace” program cannot succeed without desperately needed funding. That funding can only come from Congress. The lack of inclusion in the Appropriations package released today will lead to reduced wireless coverage in the United States. As program participants reach or surpass their prorated funding allocation, carriers are deciding now on where they will have to reduce or even eliminate wireless service for both their own subscribers and the tens of millions of Americans who roam onto their networks for connectivity. This will be especially harmful for those trying to call 9-1-1 and receive emergency services. There is broad bipartisan and bicameral support to fund the program, but each day that passes without action has real world impacts. Congress created this national security mandate, and it is past time for Congress to fund it.”
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