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H.R. 3546

End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8](R-GA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 R
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017 — Informed