FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Earl L. Carter U.S. House of Representatives 2432 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Carter: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Mark Pocan U.S. House of Representatives 1727 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pocan: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Randy Feenstra U.S. House of Representatives 1440 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Feenstra: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Scott Fitzgerald U.S. House of Representatives 1507 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Fitzgerald: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Glenn Grothman U.S. House of Representatives 1427 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Grothman: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Drew Ferguson U.S. House of Representatives 1032 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Ferguson: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Jack Bergman U.S. House of Representatives 566 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bergman: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Jim Baird U.S. House of Representatives 1314 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Baird: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Bryan Steil U.S. House of Representatives 1526 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Steil: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Ashley Hinson U.S. House of Representatives 1429 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Hinson: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop U.S. House of Representatives 2407 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bishop: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Thomas Tiffany U.S. House of Representatives 1719 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Tiffany: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Mike Gallagher U.S. House of Representatives 1230 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Gallagher: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Debbie Lesko U.S. House of Representatives 1214 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lesko: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Rick Allen U.S. House of Representatives 570 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Allen: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable C. Scott Franklin U.S. House of Representatives 1517 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Franklin: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Jeff Duncan U.S. House of Representatives 2229 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Duncan: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable John Rose U.S. House of Representatives 1124 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Rose: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Ann McLane Kuster U.S. House of Representatives 320 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kuster: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Bruce Westerman U.S. House of Representatives 209 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Westerman: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives 1024 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bacon: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Darin LaHood U.S. House of Representatives 1424 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative LaHood: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Rick Crawford U.S. House of Representatives 2422 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Crawford: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Ed Case U.S. House of Representatives 2210 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Case: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Steve Womack U.S. House of Representatives 2412 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Womack: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives 1211 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Bost: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Andrew Clyde U.S. House of Representatives 521 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Clyde: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Dusty Johnson U.S. House of Representatives 1714 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Johnson: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Jodey Cook Arrington U.S. House of Representatives 1107 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Arrington: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Barry Moore U.S. House of Representatives 1504 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Moore: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Derek Kilmer U.S. House of Representatives 2059 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Kilmer: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRWOMAN April 11, 2023 The Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva U.S. House of Representatives 1511 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Grijalva: Thank you for your letter regarding the status of the proceeding at the Federal Communications Commission that seeks comment on a proposal to revise the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program to provide additional universal service support to certain rural carriers in exchange for increasing deployment to more locations at higher speeds. I share your commitment to ensuring that all areas of the United States can access high-speed, high-quality broadband, and we have been working hard towards that goal. In the Enhanced A-CAM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on a proposal by a coalition of rural carriers to make changes to the A-CAM program, with the goal of achieving widespread deployment of faster broadband service throughout the rural areas served by rural carriers currently receiving A-CAM support. The Commission also sought comment on how and whether to align the deployment obligations for those carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS) with any revised plan adopted for A-CAM carriers and noted that we plan to separately consider the deployment obligations and funding levels for CAF BLS carriers receiving that will apply beginning in 2024. In addition, the Notice also initiated a targeted inquiry into the management and administration of the high-cost program, with the goal of improving the program’s efficiency and efficacy. Commission staff is currently reviewing the record in this proceeding, as well as holding ex parte meetings at the request of interested parties. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Jessica Rosenworcel