4
1

A bill to require telephone providers, cable television providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers, and internet providers to automatically refund their customers when their services are not working, and for other purposes.

5/19/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4557

This bill, designated as S. 4557 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 18, 2026, aims to mandate telephone providers, cable television providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers, and internet providers to issue automatic refunds to customers in instances where their services are not operational. The bill likely includes provisions outlining the specific conditions under which refunds must be provided, as well as any additional requirements or directives for these service providers.

Current Status of Bill S 4557

Bill S 4557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2026. Bill S 4557 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2026.  Bill S 4557's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4557

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 4557

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4557

A bill to require telephone providers, cable television providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers, and internet providers to automatically refund their customers when their services are not working, and for other purposes.
A bill to require telephone providers, cable television providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers, and internet providers to automatically refund their customers when their services are not working, and for other purposes.

Comments