Lower Internet Costs Act

Hozzl · 2025-10-07T06:23:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5550 Lower Internet Costs Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/7/2025, 6:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5550

The bill titled "To amend the Communications Act of 1934" in the 119th Congress, designated as H.R. 5550, was introduced on September 23, 2025. The purpose of the bill is to direct the Federal Communications Commission to create regulations mandating broadband service providers to disclose the total price of their services and prohibiting them from imposing certain fees.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5550

Bill HR 5550 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2025. Bill HR 5550 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 23, 2025. Bill HR 5550's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 23, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5550

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations requiring providers of broadband service to state the aggregate price for such service and prohibiting providers of broadband service from charging certain fees, and for other purposes.

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Allen Knox

476

3 months ago

I don't like this bill. How will it impact my internet bill? #confused

Holland McClure

495

3 months ago

I'm all for this bill that requires broadband providers to state the total price and bans certain fees. It's about time we have more transparency in our internet bills! I'm curious though, who do you think will benefit the most from this bill? #HR5550 #broadband #transparency