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H.R.4275

H.R.4275: Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

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About This Bill

Introduced June 30, 2021
Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

Elaine Luria (D-Va.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 17, 2022
Engrossed in House - Nov. 17, 2022
Reported in House - Nov. 14, 2022
Introduced in House - June 30, 2021

Bill Summary

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 17, 2022	Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)
Nov. 17, 2022	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
Nov. 17, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
Nov. 14, 2022	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.
Nov. 14, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
Nov. 14, 2022	Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 14, 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Nov. 14, 2022	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
July 13, 2022	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
July 13, 2022	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 15, 2022	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
June 15, 2022	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 1, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
June 30, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 30, 2021	Introduced in the House by Elaine Luria (D-Va.)

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