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Randy Feenstra (R-IA)

Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025

H.R. 4032 · House bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Republican bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 26 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 directs the FCC to reform the Universal Service Fund. It requires the Commission to create a rulemaking to expand the contribution base to include broadband and edge providers. This expansion aims to ensure these providers contribute equitably to mechanisms that advance universal service. Additionally, the bill directs the adoption of a new mechanism under the high-cost program to support specific expenses for eligible telecommunications carriers. The overall goal is to promote affordable and available broadband while reducing the financial burden on consumers.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +7

    Does this get reliable internet to more people?

    The act aims to promote affordable and available broadband access through fund reform.

  • Scored +6

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill provides support for carriers providing services in high-cost/rural areas.

  • Scored +6

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    The bill requires edge providers, including social media and search engines, to contribute to the Universal Service Fund.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Broadband and edge providers will face new contribution requirements.