ERNST, BALDWIN LEAD BILL TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access in rural America by cutting unnecessary red tape for the small telecommunications providers that keep rural communities connected.

"Reliable broadband is essential for Iowa families, farmers, students, and small businesses," said Senator Ernst. "I'm proud to partner with Senator Baldwin to cut unnecessary red tape through our bipartisan ACCESS Rural America Act so small, rural broadband providers can spend less time on paperwork and more time connecting rural America."

"Wisconsinites in every corner of our state depend on reliable, high-speed i...