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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides study and report on Universal Service Fund contributions. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, tax rate changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, Agriculture, Education, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides study and report on Universal Service Fund contributions.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides study and report on Universal Service Fund contributions.
Key Policy Areas
Telecommunications, Agriculture, Education, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill provides study and report on Universal Service Fund contributions.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wicker (for himself, Mr. Luján, Mr. Young, and Mr. …
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