House Bill 5424
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect Broadband Funding Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5424
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
Protect Broadband Funding Act
This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from implementing a proposed rule that would establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund, the mechanism through which the FCC provides support for the distribution of telecommunications services.
December 12, 2019
12/13/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
12/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:58 AM