S. 1541 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022
S. 1541 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 10, 2021, sponsored by Tammy Duckworth with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 10, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 117-338
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-338. (Jan 5, 2023)
More bills from Tammy Duckworth in the 117th Congress
Other Science, Technology, Communications bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 3919: Secure Equipment Act of 2021
- S. 658: National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021
- H.R. 4346: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 7132: Safe Connections Act of 2022
- S. 3405: Low Power Protection Act
- H.R. 210: Rural STEM Education Research Act
- H.R. 2154: Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
- H.R. 5655: Kelsey Smith Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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