119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Feb 26, 2026
S. 3954In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications
Senate Republicans seek to end Lifeline subsidy for deceased individuals
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 26, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 26
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