Congress 117 - HR 4275 - Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

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Congressional oversight Food assistance and relief Government studies and investigations Internet, web applications, social media Science, Technology, Communications Telephone and wireless communication

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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022

This bill requires reporting on enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes the cost of broadband internet for low-income households. Both programs allow participants to qualify for assistance based on their participation in particular federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).

The Federal Communications Commission must report on enrollment in both programs, including the number of participants who qualify through each of the particular federal assistance programs.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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Nov 17, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2022

Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567)
Nov 17, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.
Nov 17, 2022

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
Nov 14, 2022

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 14, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
Nov 14, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
Nov 14, 2022

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Nov 14, 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
Jul 13, 2022

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Jul 13, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 15, 2022

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 30, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 30, 2021

Introduced in House

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