"i negotiated this section of the bill with senator jeanne shaheen (d-nh), along with our colleagues and the administration. it has become increasingly clear in recent years - and especially in light of the pandemic - that broadband is not a luxury, but a necessity." in addition to susan collins, the leaders of the infrastructure negotiations included senators rob portman (r-oh), kyrsten sinema (d-az), joe manchin (d-wv), mitt romney (r-ut), mark warner (d-va), lisa murkowski (r-ak), jeanne shaheen (d-nh), bill cassidy (r-la), and jon tester (d-mt). 