Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2021
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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-17 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8566-8567) | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 4275 are considered vacated. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8471-8472; text: CR H8471) | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Floor | Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-14 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-552. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-13 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0. | House committee actions |
| 2022-07-13 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-15 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-15 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-07-01 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-30 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2021-06-30 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |