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- H.R.5525
H.R.5525: End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced June 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 This bill prohibits a provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service from receiving universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Lifeline program, which provides subsidies for discounts on monthly telephone or broadband service (e.g., Internet service on mobile phones) to qualifying low-income...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 21, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 207 - 143 (Roll no. 334). |
| June 21, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4025)
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| June 21, 2016 |
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.
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| June 21, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5525.
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| June 21, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3978-3983; text of measure as introduced: CR H3978-3979)
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| June 21, 2016 |
Mr. Scott, Austin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Austin Scott (R-Ga.) |