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FAIR Contributions Act

USA117th CongressHR-8575| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Baird (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act or the FAIR Contributions Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers (i.e., providers of online content or services, such as search engines). The fund provides support to high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care facilities, and the Lifeline program (an FCC program that provides a discount on phone service for low-income consumers). The report must consider (1) the type and size of firms and services on which contributions could be assessed, (2) equity issues related to current versus alternative systems for contributing to the fund, (3) the effect of any change to the contribution system on the telecommunications bills of consumers, and (4) the sustainability of the fund and how to ensure that fund disbursements are consistent and predictable over time.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2427
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2427
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2427: FAIR Contributions Act

FAIR Contributions Act

USA117th CongressHR-8575| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act or the FAIR Contributions Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers (i.e., providers of online content or services, such as search engines). The fund provides support to high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care facilities, and the Lifeline program (an FCC program that provides a discount on phone service for low-income consumers). The report must consider (1) the type and size of firms and services on which contributions could be assessed, (2) equity issues related to current versus alternative systems for contributing to the fund, (3) the effect of any change to the contribution system on the telecommunications bills of consumers, and (4) the sustainability of the fund and how to ensure that fund disbursements are consistent and predictable over time.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2427
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2427
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Baird (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2427: FAIR Contributions Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted