H.R. 7963: No Lifeline for the Dead Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 17, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (March 17, 2026)
No Lifeline for the Dead Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to amend its Lifeline Program regulations to, in part, limit participation to U.S. citizens and qualified aliens, thereby excluding illegal aliens.