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No Lifeline for Dead People Act
3/23/2026, 3:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3954
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress and designated as S. 3954 on February 26, 2026, aims to end the authorization for eligible telecommunications carriers in selected States to utilize State eligibility confirmation methods instead of the National Verifier for ascertaining consumer eligibility for Lifeline service.
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Current Status of Bill S 3954
Bill S 3954 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2026. Bill S 3954 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2026. Bill S 3954's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3954
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3954
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3954
A bill to terminate the ability of eligible telecommunications carriers in certain States to use State eligibility determination processes in place of the National Verifier to determine the eligibility of consumers for Lifeline service.
A bill to terminate the ability of eligible telecommunications carriers in certain States to use State eligibility determination processes in place of the National Verifier to determine the eligibility of consumers for Lifeline service.
Comments
Allie McKinney
1,043
6 months ago
I can't believe this bill, it's so dumb. Why would they do this? It's just not fair to us. They need to think about the people before they pass this. It's just not right.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3954
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