Latta, Other Lawmakers Renew Congressional Wi-Fi Alliance
Former House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and three other lawmakers said Tuesday that they relaunched the congressional Wi-Fi Caucus. Joining Latta as caucus co-chairs are Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. The group cited support from the Consumer Technology Association, NCTA, the Wi-Fi Alliance, WifiForward, the Wireless Broadband Alliance and WISPA.
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“Wi-Fi is the backbone of how Americans connect today, [so] Congress must have a clear understanding of its role in our modern economy,” Latta said.
“As policymakers, we have an obligation to ensure every citizen has access to reliable, equitable, and affordable high-speed internet -- and close the digital divide once and for all,” Carter added. “By relaunching the Wi-Fi Caucus, we take a crucial step towards bipartisan policy solutions that ensure digital equality and access to the internet for all of our constituents.”