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- H.R.989
H.R.989: To prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 8, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Rescinds $2.2 billion from the unobligated balances of funds available to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for salaries and expenses for FY2013. Prohibits the funds made available to the FCC for FY2013 salaries and expenses from being used for the Lifeline program (a program that provides discounts on telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers). Increases the FY2013 amounts otherwise made available to: (1) the Department...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Appropriations
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| March 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Flores (R-Texas) |