Millions of Americans may lose access to affordable internet program this month
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A federal program making affordable internet possible for roughly 23 million Americans is in danger of running out of funds if Congress doesn't act.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
Millions of people in low-income households are at risk of losing a $30 to $75 per month subsidy as part of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) when funding runs out at the end of May. Now, a group of bipartisan lawmakers is trying to give the program a helping hand. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
Under the previous internet setup his family could afford, Prescher said it would take as long as three hours for one of his older children to complete 10% of her homework due to slow internet speed. With the connectivity abilities afforded by ACP, that time was cut to just 45 minutes.