S 1651 · 119th Congress

Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025

This bill tackles the problem of rising broadband costs by requiring big tech companies and internet providers to help fund programs that bring affordable internet to underserved areas. Right now, only traditional telecom companies pay into the Universal Service Fund, which supports rural and low-income communities.…

Sponsor

Mullin, Markwayne (R-Oklahoma)

Introduced

2025-05-07

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Latest action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.