Introduced
by
To replace the current eligibility criteria in a law that permits low-income households to pay a lower telephone service rate than other households, and instead use the criteria specified in a certain federal subsidy program. Individuals who are eligible under the current rules but not the new ones would be "grandfathered" and still get the discounts, which are available to households on welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, etc. Also, to permit certain phone service providers to stop offering the discounts starting Nov. 30, 2022.
Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 79 to 28 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
To replace the current eligibility criteria in a law that permits low-income households to pay a lower telephone service rate than other households, and instead use the criteria specified in a certain federal subsidy program. Individuals who are eligible under the current rules but not the new ones would be "grandfathered" and still get the discounts, which are available to households on welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, etc. Also, to permit certain phone service providers to stop offering the discounts starting Nov. 30, 2022.
