Tag Archives: Iowa rural broadband

Loebsack Questions FCC Commissioners About Broadband DATA Act

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Trish Nelson

“Dave questioned FCC Commissioners about his Broadband DATA Act to improve the collection of data to ensure broadband gets to where it is needed, including rural areas. He also discussed the Precision Ag Act that was signed into law as … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Statement On Farm Bill

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Trish Nelson

December 20, 2018 As we head into the new year, I am pleased that farmers across Iowa and the nation will now have the certainty they need to be able to plan for the upcoming planting season thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Rural Wireless Access Act Passes House

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed his legislation, the Rural Wireless Access Act. This bipartisan bill was incorporated into the larger Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Reauthorization Act, which passed the House … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Joins Rural Broadband Caucus

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

In times of Trump and the Republican take-over, it is easy to forget that much of the work of a congressman has to do with non-partisan issues, delivering basic needs to constituents, getting things done. Not everything has to be … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack: Rural Broadband Critical In Getting Iowans Back To Work

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Take 11 minutes out of your day and check out this KWQC interview with Dave where there is no negative campaigning, just information about the issues.  Topics include rural broadband, mental health and substance abuse, health insurance public option, wind … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Works Across The Aisle For Rural Broadband Development

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after his bipartisan amendment to H.R. 4596, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, was unanimously passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This amendment, which Loebsack introduced with … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To Host Roundtables On Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Areas

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be hosting a series of roundtables at rural telecommunications providers across Iowa to discuss legislation he helped introduce to expand wireless coverage in rural communities. The bipartisan Rural Spectrum … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To Discuss Expanding Broadband In Rural Areas

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Loebsack to Discuss Expanding Rural Broadband in Columbus Junction, Fairfield and Wellman Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting Columbus Junction, Fairfield and Wellman on MONDAY, March 9th, to meet with local elected and … Continue reading →

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