HR 7963

This bill, the No Lifeline for the Dead Act, aims to strengthen the Lifeline program, which provides discounts on phone and internet service to low-income consumers. It requires the Federal Communications Commission to standardize eligibility verification using the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and Accountability Database, ensuring consistent and accurate determinations. The bill also clarifies eligibility requirements, limiting assistance to U.S. citizens and qualified aliens, and requiring the use of Social Security numbers or Tribal identifiers for applications. Finally, it mandates a re-examination of any existing eligibility based on prior verification failures.