Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced a bill Thursday...

Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced a bill Thursday “to prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service through the Lifeline program,” according to the longer title for HR-5376. The bill text is not yet online nor has Scott issued a news release on the legislation. It was referred to the Commerce Committee, where Scott is not a member. A spokeswoman for Scott was unable to provide the text or further details by our deadline.