Since it was imposed, the tax has been used to help fund World War 1, World War 11, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The schools and libraries program is currently funded through a new surcharge on bills for telecommunications services. Congress envisioned the passage of the Telecommunications Art would foster competition and lower bills, NOT increase them because of new federal mandates. The tax cut is broad-based. Virtually every family and business in the United States will see a real reduction in the total cost of telecommunications services.
Consumers win a second time.
The new surcharge to pay for services to the schools and libraries would not be needed. The current schools and libraries program is open-ended, allowing the FCC to increase the rate of the surcharge, or tax, without any congressional action. In effect, the FCC has assumed the responsibility for funding and even expanding a social program. That's not what I voted for in 1996. If you agree with me, then please consider supporting my legislation to provide a broad-based tax cut for Americans and help to improve education at the same time.