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Internet Funding: Study on Fees for Online Content Providers

This act mandates a study on whether large online companies, like search engines or social media platforms, should contribute to a fund supporting internet access in difficult areas, schools, and for those in need. The goal is to assess if such changes would impact internet bills for citizens and the fund's stability.
Key points
Study on funding the internet service fund through contributions from online content providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, Netflix).
Assessment of the impact of new fees on consumer internet bills, including low-income and elderly individuals.
Analysis of the fairness of the current fee system and potential new funding sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8575
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]
Process start date: 2022-07-28