Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member, released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on the Universal Service Fund (USF):

“We’re encouraged by the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Universal Service Fund, and we look forward to working together to focus on long-term solutions for the USF, evaluate broadband programs, and help connect unserved and underserved communities across America.”

This month, Fischer and Luján announced the reconstitution of the USF Working Group.