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H.R.3546: End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 28, 2017
Bill Summary
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service from receiving universal service support through the Lifeline program, which provides subsidies for discounts on monthly telephone or broadband service to qualifying low-income consumers. For 2018, telecommunications carriers must contribute to the universal service fund based on mobile service support...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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July 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Austin Scott (R-Ga.) |