Telecommunication Rates And Fees

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US Congress 117th Congress

Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 [S.4117] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to make available additional frequencies in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or a combination thereof, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/28/2022

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Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act [HB-5506] [Telecommunications ] [Healthcare ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ]
To establish a Rural Telehealth Access Task Force to determine how to address barriers to the adoption of telehealth technology and access to broadband internet access service in rural areas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Angela Craig Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 10/21/2021

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American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021 [S.2911] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Infrastructure ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/30/2021

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Build Back Better Act Birth Through Five Child Care and Early Learning Entitlement Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act of 2021 [HB-5376] [Budget and Spending ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Trade ] [Healthcare ]
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Yarmuth Signed By President. on 08/16/2022

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SUCCESS Act Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act [HB-4663] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 07/23/2021

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SUCCESS Act Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act [S.2447] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
A bill to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/22/2021

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FAIR Contributions Act Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act [S.2427] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ]
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by edge providers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Cantwell With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/07/2022

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Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [HB-4329] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Economic Development ]
To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 08/11/2021

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BRIDGE Act Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy Act of 2021 [S.2071] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to provide grants to States, territories, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and eligible Tribal entities to promote access to affordable, high-speed broadband and digital equity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/15/2021

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Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [S.1908] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Grants ]
A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/27/2021

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Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 [S.1541] [Telecommunications ] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Became Public Law No: 117-338. on 01/05/2023

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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [HCR-33] [Telecommunications ] [Media and Advertising ]
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 11/09/2021

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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-9] [Telecommunications ] [Media and Advertising ]
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/29/2021

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Every Child Connected Act [S.1381] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ]
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make amendments to the E-rate program of the Commission, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/27/2021

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New Overages in Crisis Areas Prevention Act NO CAP Act [HB-2666] [Telecommunications ] [Disaster Relief ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from increasing rates or enforcing data caps or allowances during an emergency or major disaster, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Van Drew Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/20/2021

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Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 [HB-2524] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ] [Consumer Protection ]
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/15/2021

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Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 [S.1102] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/13/2021

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Computer and Internet Access Equity Act [HB-2201] [Taxes ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Cybersecurity ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Poverty ]
To provide tax credits to low- to moderate-income individuals for certain computer and education costs, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to modify the requirements for the Lifeline program to provide increased support, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 03/29/2021

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A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes. [S.979] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ]
A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/25/2021

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Computer and Internet Access Equity Act [S.1023] [Taxes ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ] [Consumer Protection ]
A bill to provide tax credits to low- to moderate-income individuals for certain computer and education costs, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to modify the requirements for the Lifeline program to provide increased support, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2021

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