House Bill 3546
115th Congress(2017-2018)
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3546
Congress
115
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
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2017
This bill prohibits a provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service from receiving universal service support through the Lifeline program, which provides subsidies for discounts on monthly telephone or broadband service to qualifying low-income consumers.
For 2018, telecommunications carriers must contribute to the universal service fund based on mobile service support provided in 2017. The amounts collected for mobile services must be used for deficit reduction.
July 28, 2017
08/04/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
07/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:15 PM