Clarke Seeks Support To Move ACP Bill Directly To House Floor

Updated Story Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) on Thursday (April 17) is set to circulate a discharge petition that would bring directly to the House floor a bipartisan bill to pump $7 billion to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is crucial for expanding access to telehealth, according to a House staffer. Before the petition’s release, Clarke’s office is working behind the scenes with potential signees and is coordinating with Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) to build bipartisan support...