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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-4275| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 13, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 13, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Nov 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Nov 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
Nov 14, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
Nov 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
Nov 14, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 17, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.
Nov 17, 2022
Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 15, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • July 13, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 13, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
  • November 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
  • November 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
  • November 14, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 14, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
  • November 14, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
  • November 14, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • November 17, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 17, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.
  • November 17, 2022
    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)

Science, Technology, Communications

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  • HRES 117-1464: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4524) to limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and for other purposes.
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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-4275| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 13, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 13, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Nov 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Nov 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
Nov 14, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
Nov 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
Nov 14, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 17, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.
Nov 17, 2022
Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 15, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • July 13, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 13, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
  • November 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
  • November 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
  • November 14, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 14, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
  • November 14, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
  • November 14, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • November 17, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 17, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.
  • November 17, 2022
    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1464: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4524) to limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFood assistance and reliefGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication