Affordable Internet connectivity may expire soon

The 23 million American households receiving government financial assistance for their monthly internet bills could soon be on their own—and many may lose access to home internet.

People in the 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 with our own tax money.

It’s not clear when—or if—Congress will take up votes to extend the program. The Biden administration has called for its extension.