The resolution urges the United States Congress to protect the Universal Service Fund (USF), which is crucial for maintaining essential broadband and telecommunication services for low-income rural residents in Alaska. The USF provides over $500 million annually to support vital programs that facilitate access to healthcare, education, and communication services in rural areas. The resolution highlights the potential devastating consequences of losing USF funding, including the loss of affordable broadband for approximately 500 rural schools, critical support for 220 rural hospitals and clinics, and access to Lifeline services for nearly 19,000 residents.

The Alaska State Legislature calls on the state's congressional delegation to take action to safeguard the USF and its funding, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to ensure the sustainability of these programs. The resolution stresses that without the USF, the connectivity gap between rural Alaskans and the rest of the country would widen, further disadvantaging residents based on their geographic location. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of the Alaska congressional delegation.