Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act
USA117th CongressHR-5400| House
| Updated: 6/15/2022
Jahana Hayes
Democratic Representative
Connecticut
Cosponsors (2)
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act This bill extends through December 31, 2024, the waiver of certain budgetary restrictions on the Universal Service Fund to continue allowing the fund to incur obligations or make expenditures in advance of appropriations. The fund, which is financed by mandatory contributions from telecommunications service providers, supports programs to increase the availability and affordability of telecommunications services.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesAppropriationsAuctionsCompetitionCompetitive biddingCongressional investigationsCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsCost accountingDepartment of TransportationEducational facilitiesElementary and secondary educationEmergency communication systemsExecutive reorganizationFederal Communications CommissionFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsFeesGovernment lendingGovernment paperworkGovernment trust fundsGrants-in-aidIndependent regulatory commissionsInternetLibrariesLicensesLocal taxationPerformance measurementPlanningRelocationSmall businessState taxationTelecommunication industryTelecommunication ratesTelephoneTelephone ratesUser chargesWireless communication
Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act
USA117th CongressHR-5400| House
| Updated: 6/15/2022
Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act This bill extends through December 31, 2024, the waiver of certain budgetary restrictions on the Universal Service Fund to continue allowing the fund to incur obligations or make expenditures in advance of appropriations. The fund, which is financed by mandatory contributions from telecommunications service providers, supports programs to increase the availability and affordability of telecommunications services.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jahana Hayes
Democratic Representative
Connecticut
Cosponsors (2)
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesAppropriationsAuctionsCompetitionCompetitive biddingCongressional investigationsCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsCost accountingDepartment of TransportationEducational facilitiesElementary and secondary educationEmergency communication systemsExecutive reorganizationFederal Communications CommissionFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsFeesGovernment lendingGovernment paperworkGovernment trust fundsGrants-in-aidIndependent regulatory commissionsInternetLibrariesLicensesLocal taxationPerformance measurementPlanningRelocationSmall businessState taxationTelecommunication industryTelecommunication ratesTelephoneTelephone ratesUser chargesWireless communication