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119-s-3954119th CongressWALLET

No Lifeline for Dead People Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Introduced

Summary

Require Lifeline eligibility to be verified solely through the National Verifier. This bill would prohibit eligible telecommunications carriers in certain states from relying on state-based eligibility determinations for Lifeline voice or broadband service, define key terms by cross-reference to existing federal regulations, and not provide new funding or sunset provisions.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Require National Verifier for Lifeline

This bill would stop eligible carriers from giving Lifeline voice or broadband service unless they use the FCC’s National Verifier. Lifeline service here means voice telephony or broadband under subpart E of part 54 of title 47. The National Verifier is the system defined at 47 C.F.R. 54.400. If enacted, the rule would start upon enactment and could delay or block service for some low‑income applicants if verification fails.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

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