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Uncap America Act

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4590

Uncap America Act

This bill generally prohibits broadband internet service providers from capping the amount of data that customers may download or upload without being subject to additional costs or reduced internet speeds. Broadband internet service providers may, however, impose a data cap if the cap is tailored primarily to address network management or congestion.

The Federal Communications Commission must issue regulations that define what constitutes a tailored data cap and otherwise enforce the prohibition.

Current Status of Bill S 4590

Bill S 4590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2022. Bill S 4590 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2022.  Bill S 4590's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4590

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4590

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4590

Uncap America Act
Uncap America Act
A bill to provide requirements relating to data caps on broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

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