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Cramer Gets More Than 100 Signers for USF Letter

Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., led a USF-focused letter expected in March, circulating at the NTCA meeting then (see 1703270047) and being sent to the FCC Tuesday. Ultimately, 101 other House lawmakers from both parties signed. The lawmakers are “highlighting how…

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an insufficient USF High Cost budget undermines the statutory mission of universal service and the broadband availability and affordability goals of the USF reforms adopted by the FCC last year,” NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield said. Cramer posted the letter with the signatures. The missive is endorsed by the House Rural Broadband Caucus co-chairs, Cramer’s office said.