Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 became law 605 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 87 words.
Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.
- Committees
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications: 52 of 2,109 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.5%)
- Sponsor
- 9 of 342 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 692 words
- Subjects
- Consumer affairsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication
- Latest action
- Jan 5, 2023: Became Public Law No: 117-338.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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