CURB Lifeline Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 23, 2016)
Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016
This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion.
Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.
What just happenedApr 19, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2016
- Apr 19, 2016Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 19, 2016Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Mar 25, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 23, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House