US HB5906 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-14 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-14 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016 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.
Title
WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016
Sponsors
Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] | Rep. John Yarmuth [D-KY] | Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-07-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2016-07-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Educational facilities and institutions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Libraries and archives
Science, technology, communications
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
Educational facilities and institutions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Libraries and archives
Science, technology, communications
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5906/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5906/BILLS-114hr5906ih.pdf |