US Congress House Bill 8427 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program.

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020

Rep. Elaine Luria [D-VA]

Rep. Abigail Spanberger [D-VA]

Rep. Denver Riggleman [R-VA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-09-29	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2020-09-29	House	Introduced in House

SB4131 (Related) 2020-07-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8427/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8427/BILLS-116hr8427ih.pdf