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Protect Broadband Funding Act

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5424

Protect Broadband Funding Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from implementing a proposed rule that would establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund, the mechanism through which the FCC provides support for the distribution of telecommunications services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5424

Bill HR 5424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2019. Bill HR 5424 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2019.  Bill HR 5424's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of December 13, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5424

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5424

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Telecommunication rates and fees
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5424

Protect Broadband Funding Act
To protect funding for Universal Service Fund programs, and for other purposes.
Protect Broadband Funding Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5424

Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
WisconsinDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Grace Meng
Grace Meng
New YorkDemocrat
James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
MassachusettsDemocrat
David Loebsack
David Loebsack
IowaDemocrat

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