Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8427
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 29, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 29, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8427
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020

This bill 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.

Text (1)
September 29, 2020
Actions (2)
09/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:52 PM