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PHONE Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6836| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2023
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Newhouse (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2023 or the PHONE Act of 2023 This bill restricts the reassignment of wireline (or landline) telephone numbers following the declaration of a major disaster in a given geographic area. Specifically, for up to two years after a major disaster has been declared, wireline telephone numbers may not be reassigned except at the request of the subscriber. Further, where a subscriber demonstrates that the residence associated with a telephone number is inaccessible or uninhabitable following a disaster, the subscriber may generally cancel their telephone service and resubscribe with the same number at the same address or at a new address. Such cancellations and resubscriptions may not be subject to cancellation or connection fees. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish a list of areas affected by declared disasters, as determined by states, on its website. The bill takes effect 180 days after the FCC determines it is able to publish lists of affected areas in accordance with the bill's requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1289
PHONE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-678
PHONE Act of 2021
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1289
    PHONE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-678
    PHONE Act of 2021


  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Disaster relief and insuranceTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

PHONE Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6836| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2023
Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2023 or the PHONE Act of 2023 This bill restricts the reassignment of wireline (or landline) telephone numbers following the declaration of a major disaster in a given geographic area. Specifically, for up to two years after a major disaster has been declared, wireline telephone numbers may not be reassigned except at the request of the subscriber. Further, where a subscriber demonstrates that the residence associated with a telephone number is inaccessible or uninhabitable following a disaster, the subscriber may generally cancel their telephone service and resubscribe with the same number at the same address or at a new address. Such cancellations and resubscriptions may not be subject to cancellation or connection fees. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish a list of areas affected by declared disasters, as determined by states, on its website. The bill takes effect 180 days after the FCC determines it is able to publish lists of affected areas in accordance with the bill's requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1289
PHONE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-678
PHONE Act of 2021
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1289
    PHONE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-678
    PHONE Act of 2021


  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Newhouse (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster relief and insuranceTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication