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HR 1812 118th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

Introduced: October 12, 2023 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 27, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services.

Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

What's happening now April 7, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 975 Identical bill Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 7 Republican 9
D
Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · May 7, 2024
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jan 11, 2024
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Hoyle, Val T.
Oregon · Jan 10, 2024
LaTurner, Jake
· Oct 12, 2023
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 11, 2023
 R
Mann, Tracey
Kansas · May 31, 2023
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Pettersen, Brittany
Colorado · May 22, 2023
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · May 17, 2023
 R
Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · May 5, 2023
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Vasquez, Gabe
New Mexico · Apr 20, 2023
 R
Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Apr 19, 2023
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2023
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Apr 19, 2023
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Mar 27, 2023
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Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Mar 27, 2023
Gallagher, Mike
· Mar 27, 2023
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Mar 27, 2023
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Mar 27, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1812: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1812/
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"H.R. 1812: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1812/.
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H.R. 1812, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1812/.
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