Statement by the Secretary of Transportation, 14th Emperor, on the America Connected Act

Fellow citizens and members of Congress, Our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Progress in the 21st century depends on connectivity—not just in roads, bridges, and rails, but in the digital pathways linking every home, business, and school. I urge Congress to pass the America Connected Act, a transformative initiative to bridge the digital divide. This act will expand federal broadband subsidies to make high-speed internet affordable for low-income households, fund rural projects to bring opportunity to underserved towns, and invest in grid resilience to protect our growing digital networks. Connectivity is a lifeline—empowering students, families, small businesses, and communities. Passing the America Connected Act will modernize infrastructure and secure our nation’s economic and social vitality. Let us seize this moment to unite our nation and build a truly connected America. 14th Emperor Secretary of Transportation