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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-975| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2023
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3236
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
Mar 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3236
    Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021


  • March 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1812: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-975| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2023
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3236
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
Mar 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3236
    Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021


  • March 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1812: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted