US Congress House Bill 1591 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on March 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue rules to ensure that providers of mobile broadband Internet access service supported through the Lifeline Assistance Program offer mobile devices that are capable of: (1) receiving WiFi or other wireless broadband signals using unlicensed spectrum, and (2) sharing a mobile service connection (commonly referred to as "tethering") with other compatible hardware or devices. (The Lifeline program provides discounts on telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers.) The FCC must also provide incentives to such providers to work with schools and libraries to conduct outreach to those eligible for Lifeline assistance.

WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2017

Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-03-17	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
2017-03-16	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2017-03-16	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1591/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1591/BILLS-115hr1591ih.pdf