H.R.4884: CURB Lifeline Act of 2016

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 23, 2016
  • Latest Major Action April 19, 2016

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion. Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.4884.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 19, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
April 19, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 25, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
March 23, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 23, 2016

Introduced in the House by Austin Scott (R-Ga.)

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