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| https://polis.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397709 | Polis Lauds FCC Vote to Increase Funding for E-Rate | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Jared Polis | P000598 | polis.house.gov | legacy | Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) today released the following statement lauding the FCC vote to increase funding for the E-Rate Program, expanding internet access to low-income and rural schools and libraries: “In order to succeed in the 21st century economy, our students need access to the tools that power the 21st century economy. At a time when so much of Washington is broken, it is encouraging to see that some progress can be made, particularly in an area as critical as expanding the speed of internet access to schools and libraries. “This vote comes on the heels of President Obama’s announcement of an additional $1 billion for early education, and reinforces the administration’s commitment to providing opportunities for all children to succeed no matter what their zip code. I am thrilled that E-Rate will be receiving this infusion of $1.5 billion and I will continue to work tirelessly to support innovative programs and ideas that improve the quality of education for all students. “ Last December, Rep. Polis led a bipartisan letter to the FCC arguing for swift action to improve and modernize the E-Rate program. You can find the full text of the letter here. Colorado received $22.6 million through the E-Rate program in 2013. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |