House Bill 711
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
711
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements.
After receiving the GAO report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any of the reported recommendations.
January 22, 2019
01/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
01/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:40 PM