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- H.R.266
H.R.266: End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 16, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 Prohibits a provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data 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 Lifeline program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 9, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Austin Scott (R-Ga.) |