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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.

USA116th CongressS-161| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2019
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. 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 report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any of the reported recommendations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-711
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-711
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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  • HR 116-711: 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

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.

USA116th CongressS-161| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2019
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 program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. 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 report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any of the reported recommendations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-711
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-711
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-711: 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