H.R.2699 - Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2699, the Veterans' Telecommunication Protection Act, mandates that cable and telephone service providers offer residential rates to veterans' organizations. This applies to services delivered at the organization's primary operating property. The bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include this provision.
Expected Effects
The primary effect will be to lower telecommunication costs for veterans' organizations. This could free up resources for these organizations to allocate to other programs and services. It may also incentivize more veterans' organizations to establish physical locations.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced operating costs for veterans' organizations.
- Increased financial flexibility for these organizations to support their missions.
- Potential expansion of services offered to veterans due to cost savings.
- Simplification of billing processes for telecommunication services.
- Enhanced ability for veterans' organizations to maintain communication infrastructure.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential revenue reduction for telecommunication companies.
- Possible increase in residential rates for other consumers to offset losses (though unlikely to be significant).
- Administrative burden for providers to verify eligibility of veterans' organizations.
- Risk of misuse or fraudulent claims by ineligible organizations.
- Limited overall impact, as it only affects a specific subset of organizations.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support veterans' organizations. Congress has the power to regulate commerce, including telecommunications, under Article I, Section 8. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).