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S. 1541Became Law

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

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Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

This act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-338.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-338.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-338.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 22, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10026)

  9. Dec 22, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Dec 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.

  11. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10026-10028)

  12. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Dec 22, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 22, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9724; text: CR S9724)

  17. Dec 21, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Dec 15, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.

  19. Dec 15, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  20. Dec 15, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Mar 22, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. May 10, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. May 10, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

This act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.

Passed HouseDec 22, 202253

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.

Passed SenateDec 21, 202255

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.

Reported to SenateDec 15, 202225

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that charges for payphone or other calling device services, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable.

Introduced in SenateMay 10, 2021

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that charges for payphone services, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable.

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 — Informed