United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4884 — CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion. Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  5. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4884 do?
CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion. Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.
Who sponsors HR 4884?
HR 4884 is sponsored by Austin Scott (R).
What is the current status of HR 4884?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4884?
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