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A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.

4/7/2025, 2:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 875

Bill 115 s 875, also known as the "Universal Service Fund Filing Requirements Study Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. The bill calls for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on these requirements and submit a report to Congress.

The Universal Service Fund programs are designed to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable telecommunications services, regardless of their location or income level. These programs are funded through fees collected from telecommunications providers and are overseen by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The purpose of this bill is to evaluate the current filing requirements for the Universal Service Fund programs and determine if any changes or improvements are needed. The study will assess the effectiveness of the current requirements in achieving the goals of the programs and identify any potential areas for improvement. Once the study is completed, the Comptroller General will submit a report to Congress with their findings and recommendations. This report will provide valuable insights into the filing requirements of the Universal Service Fund programs and help inform future decision-making on this important issue. Overall, Bill 115 s 875 seeks to ensure that the filing requirements for the Universal Service Fund programs are efficient, effective, and in line with the goals of providing universal access to telecommunications services for all Americans.

Current Status of Bill S 875

Bill S 875 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2017. Bill S 875 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on April 6, 2017.  Bill S 875's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of January 12, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 875

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 875

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

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