H.R. 5400 · 117th Congress · House

Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act

Active· Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
Introduced
Sep 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2024, the waiver of certain budgetary restrictions on the Universal Service Fund to continue allowing the fund to incur obligations or make expenditures in advance of appropriations. The fund, which is financed by mandatory contributions from telecommunications service providers, supports programs to increase the availability and affordability of telecommunications services.