WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016
Latest action · Jul 14, 2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 14, 2016
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue rules to ensure that providers of mobile broadband Internet access service supported through the Lifeline Assistance Program offer mobile devices that are capable of: (1) receiving WiFi or other wireless broadband signals using unlicensed spectrum, and (2) sharing a mobile service connection (commonly referred to as "tethering") with other compatible hardware or devices. (The Lifeline program provides discounts on telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers.)
The FCC must also provide incentives to such providers to work with schools and libraries to conduct outreach to those eligible for Lifeline assistance.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 14, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Original | Jul 14, 2016 |
| D-KY | John A. Yarmuth | Original | Jul 14, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2016Introduced in House
- Jul 14, 2016Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Libraries and archives
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Telecommunication rates and fees
- Telephone and wireless communication
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2016Introduced in House
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