Moore Wants Additional Information on FCC Shift of USF Account to Treasury
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., is seeking additional information from the FCC and Treasury about the FCC shifting the federal USF account to the U.S. Treasury. Changes to the program's contribution and distribution processes happened last week, drawing criticism from FCC…
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Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and some House Commerce Committee Democrats (see 1804300063 and 1805030045). Lawmakers “have not seen any detailed, publicly stated explanations or documented plans indicating how the FCC and/or Treasury will ensure that these funds will remain dedicated to their intended purpose,” especially “in the event of a government shutdown,” Moore said in a draft of the letter that she intends to send to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The FCC didn't comment.