Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 10, 2021
Step 2
Referred
May 10, 2021
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Step 3
Committee
Mar 22, 2022
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Dec 21, 2022
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
Jan 5, 2023
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.
Timeline · 17 actions
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-338.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 22, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 22, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 22, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec 22, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.
Dec 22, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
Mar 22, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.