Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Sep 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 8427, the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020, would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to produce reports concerning the Lifeline program. This program aims to lower communication costs for low-income individuals, allowing them to qualify based on their participation in other federal aid programs.
Specifically, the bill mandates annual FCC reports on how many individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are enrolled in the Lifeline program. The FCC would also be required to study and report on projections for new broadband consumers joining Lifeline through federal assistance, and to assess the effectiveness of advertising efforts for the program.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2020 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced to other legislative stages.
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Official summary
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020
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.
Timeline
29 Sep 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8427 do?
- H.R. 8427, the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020, would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to produce reports concerning the Lifeline program. This program aims to lower communication costs for low-income individuals, allowing them to qualify based on their participation in other federal aid programs. Specifically, the bill mandates annual FCC reports on how many individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are enrolled in the Lifeline program. The FCC would also be required to study and report on projections for new broadband consumers joining Lifeline through federal assistance, and to assess the effectiveness of advertising efforts for the program. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2020 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced to other legislative stages.
- Has H.R. 8427 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8427. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8427?
- H.R. 8427 was sponsored by Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] (D-VA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8427?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (29 Sep 2020).
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