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

Bill: 117-hr-4275
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Food assistance and relief
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance).
 
Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program.

action_date: 2022-11-14
text: 

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 each program.

action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471)
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House