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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.

USA115th CongressHR-3523| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
David Loebsack (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund support under the Communications Act of 1934 to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries under the Connect America, Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Health Care, Remote Areas, Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support, and Mobility programs. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements. After receiving the GAO's report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any GAO recommendations that would not violate the Administrative Procedure Act into such rulemaking or any ongoing rulemakings.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-875
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • January 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-875
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-875: A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.

USA115th CongressHR-3523| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund support under the Communications Act of 1934 to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries under the Connect America, Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Health Care, Remote Areas, Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support, and Mobility programs. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements. After receiving the GAO's report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any GAO recommendations that would not violate the Administrative Procedure Act into such rulemaking or any ongoing rulemakings.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-875
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • January 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-875
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
David Loebsack (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-875: A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees