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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1812: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 27, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 27, 2023

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services.

Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

18

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Joe Neguse D-CO SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Joe Neguse.
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  1. Apr 7, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  2. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.