Fischer Lauds FCC Implementation of Safe Connections Act

Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., praised the FCC Thursday for approving an order implementing the Safe Connections Act during its Wednesday meeting (see 2311150042). The order provides a pathway for domestic violence survivors to separate their phone lines from family plans and to call or text hotlines without the numbers being included in logs. It also establishes temporary eligibility for survivors to receive Lifeline support. “Survivors of domestic violence should never have to live in fear of their abusers,” said Fischer, who joined Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, in sponsoring the bill (see 2212070055). “The FCC’s implementation of our legislation will ensure that these survivors have the tools to safeguard their communications and connect with critical services securely.”