What does Preamble of No Lifeline for Dead People Act do?

This bill aims to terminate the ability of eligible telecommunications carriers in certain states to use state eligibility determination processes. The bill seeks to require these carriers to use the National Verifier instead for determining consumer eligibility for Lifeline service.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Lifeline for Dead People Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Lifeline for Dead People Act''.

What does MANDATORY USE OF NATIONAL VERIFIER TO DETERMINE LIFELINE of No Lifeline for Dead People Act do?

This section defines key terms related to the Lifeline program, including 'eligible telecommunications carrier,' 'Lifeline service,' and 'National Verifier'. The term 'eligible telecommunications carrier' refers to a carrier designated under section 214(e) of the Communications Act of 1934. ‘Lifeline service’ is defined as voice telephony service or broadband internet access service provided under specific regulations. The 'National Verifier' is defined by reference to section 54.400 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. Eligible telecommunications carriers are prohibited from providing Lifeline service to a consumer unless they have verified the consumer's eligibility using the National Verifier.

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No Lifeline for Dead People Act

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires eligible telecommunications carriers to use the National Verifier to determine consumer eligibility for Lifeline service.
The bill prohibits carriers from using state eligibility determination processes to provide Lifeline service.
The bill defines key terms related to the Lifeline program, including eligible telecommunications carrier, Lifeline service, and the National Verifier.

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