Lack of internet access is a widespread issue all across our country. In New York City, 18% of all households do not have access to the internet at home today — and 46% of the city’s households in poverty lack broadband altogether. And across the nation, 10% of Black households and 13% of Native American households have no internet subscription, compared to 6% of white households.

This is simply unacceptable. Distance learning or no distance learning, pandemic or no pandemic — having reliable and proper internet access is critical in the 21st century.

This issue is critical and urgent — and we're ready to lead on it in Congress. If you agree that we need universal broadband access, add your name to this petition.