S-56 : Still Just a Bill


Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act of 2015

Prohibits a provider of commercial mobile communications service from receiving universal service support under specified provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 for the provision of such service through the Federal Communications Commission's Lifeline program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-01-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2015-01-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

David Vitter [R] (LA)
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Telecommunication rates and fees
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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