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S.874: Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced May 7, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act of 2013 - Prohibits a provider of commercial mobile communications service from receiving universal service support under specified provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 for the provision of such service through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Lifeline program (a program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 7, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |