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Standard FEES Act
1/11/2023, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1067
The Standard Fees Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 1067, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a standard fee schedule for federal agencies when they are providing services to the public.
The bill aims to streamline the fee-setting process and ensure that fees are fair and consistent across different agencies. This would help to reduce confusion and make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and budget for the costs associated with government services.
Additionally, the Standard Fees Act would require federal agencies to periodically review and update their fee schedules to ensure that they remain current and reflect the true cost of providing services. This would help to prevent fees from becoming outdated or disproportionately burdensome on certain groups of people. Overall, the Standard Fees Act is intended to promote transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the way that federal agencies charge fees for their services. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of the legislative process.
The bill aims to streamline the fee-setting process and ensure that fees are fair and consistent across different agencies. This would help to reduce confusion and make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and budget for the costs associated with government services.
Additionally, the Standard Fees Act would require federal agencies to periodically review and update their fee schedules to ensure that they remain current and reflect the true cost of providing services. This would help to prevent fees from becoming outdated or disproportionately burdensome on certain groups of people. Overall, the Standard Fees Act is intended to promote transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the way that federal agencies charge fees for their services. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of HR 1067
Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act or the Standard FEES Act
This bill requires the General Services Administration to establish a common fee schedule for the processing of certain wireless facilities deployment applications, including (1) the grant of an easement, right-of-way, or lease to, in, over, or on property owned by the federal government; and (2) communications facility installation sitings.
Such fees shall be competitively neutral and based on direct and actual cost recovery. Further, any fee collected shall only be available to cover the costs of granting such easement, right-of-way, or lease as provided in advance in an appropriations bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1067
Bill HR 1067 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1067 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1067's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of February 16, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1067
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1067
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Infrastructure development
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telephone and wireless communication
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1067
Standard FEES Act
To streamline the process for consideration of applications for the placement of communications facilities on certain buildings and other property owned by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Standard FEES Act
Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1067
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