PSC Oversight Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 16, 2017)
Preserving State Commission Oversight Act of 2017 or the PSC Oversight Act of 2017
This bill nullifies a Federal Communications Commission regulation that prohibits a state commission from designating Lifeline broadband providers that are eligible to accept government subsidies in exchange for providing discounted Internet service to qualifying low-income consumers under the universal service program.
The bill also amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit anything in such Act or the Telecommunications Act of 1996 from being construed as modifying or limiting the jurisdiction of any state commission to designate a telecommunications carrier eligible to receive universal service support.
What just happenedFeb 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017
- Feb 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House