To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 22, 2019)
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements.
After receiving the GAO report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any of the reported recommendations.
What just happenedJan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 22, 2019
- Jan 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House