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Part of the Universal Service Fund, the FCC's Lifeline program provides discounted phone service for qualifying low-income consumers.

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Cruz Seeks FCC, DOJ Review of California's Law on Lifeline Immigration Status
October 29, 2025 |Capitol Hill

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Tuesday asked FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe California's recent law clarifying that the state's Lifeline program “may provide assistance and services for individuals not lawfully present in the United States” under federal statutes (see 2509170065). The law also prohibits the state's Public Utilities Commission and Lifeline from sharing the immigration status of FCC Lifeline applicants or subscribers with other government entities without a valid subpoena or warrant. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the law earlier this month (see 2510080007).

Topics:Safe Connections Act, FCC Lifeline
Bill Barring CPUC From Sharing Immigration Status of Lifeline Subscribers Goes to Governor
September 18, 2025 |State Telecom

A bill that headed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) desk Tuesday would prohibit the California Public Utilities Commission from sharing the immigration status of FCC Lifeline applicants or subscribers with other government entities without a valid subpoena or warrant. AB-1303, which passed the state Senate last week, requires a "court-ordered subpoena or valid judicial warrant" for an individual's personal information to be released. It also clarified that Lifeline is a state law "that may provide assistance and services for individuals not lawfully present in the United States" under federal statutes.

Topics:FCC Lifeline