Bills · HR 2699
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2699Science, Technology, Communications
Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could provide significant financial relief to veterans' organizations, which are often non-profits relying on donations and volunteers to operate. By reducing their utility costs, these groups would have more resources available to dedicate to their core missions, such as supporting veterans and their families, providing community services, or advocating for veterans' rights.
If this bill becomes law, veterans' organizations could redirect saved funds towards programs, events, or direct assistance for veterans. If it does not become law, these organizations will continue to pay higher business rates for essential communication services, potentially straining their budgets and limiting their ability to serve the veteran community.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires cable and voice service providers to charge veterans' organizations residential rates if those rates are lower than business rates.
This provision directly lowers operational costs for eligible veterans' groups, potentially freeing up funds for their core missions.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'covered service' to include cable service and voice service (excluding commercial mobile service).
This clarifies exactly which telecommunication services are subject to the residential rate requirement.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'veterans' organization' as any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under specific federal law.
This provides a clear and existing standard for eligibility, helping service providers identify which organizations qualify.
PROVISION 04
The new rules apply to covered services provided on or after the date the Act becomes law.
This sets the timeframe for when these new pricing requirements will go into effect.
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2699
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2699Science, Technology, Communications
Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
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