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No Lifeline for Dead People Act

USA119th CongressS-3954| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the exclusive use of the National Verifier system for determining consumer eligibility for Lifeline service . It explicitly prohibits eligible telecommunications carriers from providing Lifeline service unless they have verified the consumer's eligibility through this national system, thereby eliminating the use of state-specific eligibility determination processes. The legislation aims to standardize and enhance the integrity of the Lifeline program's eligibility determinations across all states. By requiring universal use of the National Verifier, the bill seeks to ensure that only eligible individuals receive benefits, potentially reducing fraud and improving program efficiency.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

No Lifeline for Dead People Act

USA119th CongressS-3954| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
This bill mandates the exclusive use of the National Verifier system for determining consumer eligibility for Lifeline service . It explicitly prohibits eligible telecommunications carriers from providing Lifeline service unless they have verified the consumer's eligibility through this national system, thereby eliminating the use of state-specific eligibility determination processes. The legislation aims to standardize and enhance the integrity of the Lifeline program's eligibility determinations across all states. By requiring universal use of the National Verifier, the bill seeks to ensure that only eligible individuals receive benefits, potentially reducing fraud and improving program efficiency.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted