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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8427| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8427| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFood assistance and reliefGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication