MI HR0283

Urges Congress to allocate federal funding for states that have established broadband expansion block grant programs.

Emphasizes broadband internet as critical infrastructure for businesses, consumers, workers, and students to participate fully in society.

Highlights the increased importance of broadband access during the COVID-19 crisis for connecting Americans to work, school, and health care services.

References Michigan's Connecting Michigan Communities grant program as an example of state-level broadband expansion initiatives in rural and underserved areas.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation.