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S.2427: FAIR Contributions Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 21, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 7, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - July 21, 2021
Bill Summary
Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act or the FAIR Contributions Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers (i.e., providers of online content or services, such as search engines). The fund provides support to high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care facilities, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| May 11, 2022 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| July 21, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| July 21, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) |