Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 27, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Apr 7, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services. Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and sen...
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.