Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-6314House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 17, 2021

Summary

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services. Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

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Timeline

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S-3236: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

Introduced in Senate

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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