Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 4/7/2023
Actions
- 2023-04-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 2023-03-27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-03-27Introduced in House
- 2023-03-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-27 (00)
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
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 seniors.
Cosponsors (18)
- Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- HAROLD ROGERS (R-KY)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
- John Rose (R-TN)
- Mark Pocan (D-WI)
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
- Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)
- Eric Crawford (R-AR)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
- Tracey Mann (R-KS)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
- Jake LaTurner (R-KS)
- Val Hoyle (D-OR)
- Andy Barr (R-KY)
- Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)
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