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114-hr-4884114th Congress

CURB Lifeline Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

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Summary

Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion. Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 4/15/2016

  • Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2016

  • Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 5/16/2016

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