House extends rural telecom universal-access fund to 2040, citing 911 and connectivity needs The Georgia House passed House Bill 998 to extend the universal access program and fund to 2040, a measure sponsors said will preserve basic telephone and 911 service in rural areas; the bill passed 161–2 after lawmakers discussed guardrails and auditing requirements.

The Georgia House just voted overwhelmingly to extend a vital program ensuring rural communities maintain essential telephone services and access to 911 through 2040!

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