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To require subscribers to services supported through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission to reapply for such services on an annual basis.

USA115th CongressHR-3621| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2017
Steve Russell

Steve Russell

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Grothman (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rechecking Eligibility of Applicants to the Lifeline Program to Prevent Losses Yearly Act of 2017 or the REAPPLY Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to require telecommunications carriers that provide Lifeline services to require Lifeline subscribers to re-apply for the service every 12 months in order for the carriers to receive federal reimbursement for providing such services. (Lifeline is the federal government program to provide telecommunications services to low-income individuals. Current federal regulations require telecommunications carriers to annually certify that their Lifeline subscribers are still eligible for the service.)
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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To require subscribers to services supported through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission to reapply for such services on an annual basis.

USA115th CongressHR-3621| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2017
Rechecking Eligibility of Applicants to the Lifeline Program to Prevent Losses Yearly Act of 2017 or the REAPPLY Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to require telecommunications carriers that provide Lifeline services to require Lifeline subscribers to re-apply for the service every 12 months in order for the carriers to receive federal reimbursement for providing such services. (Lifeline is the federal government program to provide telecommunications services to low-income individuals. Current federal regulations require telecommunications carriers to annually certify that their Lifeline subscribers are still eligible for the service.)
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Steve Russell

Steve Russell

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Grothman (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication