HR 4884 · 114th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

CURB Lifeline Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]· House

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Senate
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Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .(2016-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion. Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Republicans
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]LA
Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]MD
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC
Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]VA
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-4]PA
Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]WV