FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August21, 2019 The Honorable A.Donald McEachin U.S. House of Representatives 314 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman McEachin: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August21, 2019 The Honorable Ann McLane Kuster U.S. House of Representatives 320 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Kuster: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. - In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. /1 Sincerely, I; .-.  I - V (jiiitV. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Anna G. Eshoo U.S. House of Representatives 202 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Eshoo: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USf) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely,v,? Pal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Ben Ray Luján U.S. House of Representatives 2231 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Luján: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of- the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, .-.. 1 (1 " . t% V ya jitV. Pal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Bobby L. Rush U.S. House of Representatives 2182 Raybum House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Rush: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (U$F) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, V. jitV. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Dave Loebsack U.S. House of Representatives 1211 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Loebsack: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, V. V. Pai a(%..rult FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF TI-4E CI-4IRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Frank Pallone U.S. House of Representatives 237 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Pallone: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking con-m-ienton possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, .-. - \IV Ii jitV. Pal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable G.K. Butterfield U.S. House of Representatives 2080 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Butterfield: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking coim-nenton possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current U$F program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely,v ?,j jit V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MIS WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Jan Schakowsky U.S. House of Representatives 2367 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman $chakowsky: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways itcould enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Il  L (JkJltV. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF ThE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Jerry McNerney U.S. House of Representatives 2265 Raybum House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman McNerney: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USf) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structhres of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, .v, jitV. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHPIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Kathy Castor U.S. House of Representatives 2052 Raybum House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Castor: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Pal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Marc Veasey U.S. House of Representatives 1519 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Veasey: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, " v aA jit V. Pal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIFMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Paul Tonko U.S. House of Representatives 2463 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Tonko: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USf) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, a;\;t.v V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Peter Welch U.S. House of Representatives 2303 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Welch: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, u(JkJlt V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Robin Kelly U.S. House of Representatives " 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Kelly: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service fund (USf) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, V aA it V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF ThE CI-AIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Tony Cárdenas U.S. House of Representatives 243$ Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Cárdenas: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, .v (J\J1t V. Pai FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN August 21, 2019 The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke U.S. House of Representatives 2058 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Clarke: Thank you for your letter regarding the proposal to establish a cap on the Universal Service Fund (USF) and ways it could enable the Commission to evaluate the financial aspects of the four USF programs in a more holistic way. In May, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on possible changes to the budget structures of the four universal service programs, and to promote efficiency, fairness, and sustainability. We initiated this proceeding mindful of our obligation to safeguard the USF funds ultimately paid by consumers, and to ensure that these important programs are funded appropriately. Each of the USF programs are currently capped or operating under a targeted budget. And I believe an overall cap could help limit the overall contributions burden and will provide regulatory and financial certainty to both recipients of and contributors to the Fund. I note that the NPRM seeks comment on a proposed overall annual budget of $11.42 billion, which is more than $3 billion above current USF program disbursements, and would be adjusted for inflation. Your letter will be entered into the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, a±.v.aA (JJ1tV.Pa1