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HR 3523 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Educational facilities and institutions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Libraries and archives Rural conditions and development Telecommunication rates and fees

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.

Introduced: July 27, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund support under the Communications Act of 1934 to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries under the Connect America, Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Health Care, Remote Areas, Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support, and Mobility programs. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements.

After receiving the GAO's report, the FCC must initiate a rulemaking to consolidate redundant filing requirements and incorporate any GAO recommendations that would not violate the Administrative Procedure Act into such rulemaking or any ongoing rulemakings.

What's happening now July 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1