To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from increasing rates or enforcing data caps or allowances during an emergency or major disaster, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 23, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
The NO CAP Act would prevent broadband internet providers from raising rates, imposing new fees, or enforcing data caps on customers in areas affected by emergencies or major disasters. The restrictions would apply during the period from when a major disaster, emergency, or public health emergency is officially declared until 60 days after the emergency ends. The bill specifically excludes mobile broadband services from these requirements, meaning cell phone and mobile internet providers would not be subject to the same restrictions. The legislation aims to ensure that people affected by disasters can maintain affordable access to internet service during critical times when they may need it most for communication, information, and assistance. No specific funding is allocated in the bill, as it functions as a regulatory requirement on private broadband providers rather than a government spending measure.
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