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H.R. 6624 (112th)

Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2012

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 November 2012

Last action

30 November 2012 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider the following types of regulation of inmate telephone service: (1) prescribing a maximum uniform per-minute rate (paid to telephone service providers), (2) prescribing a maximum uniform service connection or other per-call rate, (3) prescribing variable maximum rates depending on factors such as carrier costs or the size of the correctional facility, (4) requiring providers of inmate telephone service to offer both collect calling and debit account services, (5) prohibiting the payment of commissions by such providers to administrators of correctional facilities, and (6) requiring such administrators to allow more than one service provider at a facility so that prisoners have a choice.

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Timeline

  1. 30 November 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 November 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  3. 30 November 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 November 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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