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Introduced
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
In Committee
11/03/2023
11/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and lowincome residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a competitive grant program for states to inform Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, and low-income residents about their potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program and the Lifeline program. The bill also requires the FCC to establish a program to provide grants to states to connect their benefits databases with the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, which can be used to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity programs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 11/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5886/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5886/BILLS-118hr5886ih.pdf |
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