HR1812-118

Introduced

To require the Federal Communications Commission to reform the contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 27, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires study and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall— conduct a study assessing the need and requires universal service fund contribution system reform. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, Technology, and Finance.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires study and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall— conduct a study assessing the need...
  • Requires universal service fund contribution system reform.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires study and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall— conduct a study assessing the need and requires universal service fund contribution system reform.

Key Policy Areas

Telecommunications, Technology, Finance

Primary Purpose

The bill requires study and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission) shall— conduct a study assessing the need and requires universal service fund contribution system reform.

Policy Domains

Telecommunications Technology Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms. Craig, Mr. Rogers …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Telecommunications Technology Finance

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