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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 30, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4275

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2022)

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).

The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Nov 17, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)

  3. Nov 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.

  4. Nov 17, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.

  5. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.

  7. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)

  8. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Nov 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.

  10. Nov 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Nov 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  15. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Jul 1, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  17. Jun 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. Jun 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jun 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202253

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).

The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Reported to HouseNov 14, 20227

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).

The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in each program.

Introduced in HouseJun 30, 2021

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).

Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program.

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