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Lower Internet Costs Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5550 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Sep 23, 2025

What it does

The Lower Internet Costs Act would require the Federal Communications Commission to issue regulations within 90 days of enactment that mandate broadband providers to display the total, all-inclusive price of service as a single, clear line item on customer bills and in promotional materials, while prohibiting them from charging certain fees such as state cost recovery charges, network access fees, local access fees, and tech support fees. The rules would also require providers to disclose upcoming price changes after introductory periods and allow itemized explanations of the aggregate price, while specifying that taxes and equipment fees need not be included in the stated aggregate price.…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 23, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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