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H.R. 8575 117th Congress House

FAIR Contributions Act

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of funding the Universal Service … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by edge providers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 3, 2022 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigations
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Government trust fundsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2022
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 Latest action July 28, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act or the FAIR Contributions Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers (i.e., providers of online content or services, such as search engines).

The fund provides support to high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care facilities, and the Lifeline program (an FCC program that provides a discount on phone service for low-income consumers).

The report must consider (1) the type and size of firms and services on which contributions could be assessed, (2) equity issues related to current versus alternative systems for contributing to the fund, (3) the effect of any change to the contribution system on the telecommunications bills of consumers, and (4) the sustainability of the fund and how to ensure that fund disbursements are consistent and predictable over time.

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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Nov 3, 2022
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Sep 15, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8575: FAIR Contributions Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8575/
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