End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017
This bill prohibits a provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service from receiving universal service support through the Lifeline program, which provides subsidies for discounts on monthly telephone or broadband service to qualifying low-income consumers.
For 2018, telecommunications carriers must contribute to the universal service fund based on mobile service support provided in 2017. The amounts collected for mobile services must be used for deficit reduction.
What just happenedAug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Aug 4, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House