Short title

This Act may be cited as the

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

Technical amendments

(a)

In general

Section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 276) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(1)(A)—(A)by striking per call;(B)by inserting , and all rates and charges are just and reasonable, after fairly compensated;(C)by striking each and every; (D)by striking call using and inserting communications using; and(E)by inserting or other calling device after payphone; and(2)in subsection (d), by inserting and advanced communications services described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), and (E) of section 3(1) after inmate telephone service.(b)

Definition of advanced communications services

Section 3(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153(1)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:

(E)any audio or video communications service used by inmates for the purpose of communicating with individuals outside the correctional institution where the inmate is held, regardless of technology used.

(c)

Application of the Act

Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 152(b)) is amended by inserting section 276, after sections 223 through 227, inclusive,.

Implementation

(a)

Rulemaking

Not earlier than 18 months and not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall promulgate any regulations necessary to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act.(b)

Use of data

In implementing this Act and the amendments made by this Act, including by promulgating regulations under subsection (a) and determining just and reasonable rates, the Federal Communications Commission—(1)may use industry-wide average costs of telephone service and advanced communications services and the average costs of service of a communications service provider; and(2)shall consider costs associated with any safety and security measures necessary to provide a service described in paragraph (1) and differences in the costs described in paragraph (1) by small, medium, or large facilities or other characteristics.

Effect on other laws

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify or affect any Federal, State, or local law to require telephone service or advanced communications services at a State or local prison, jail, or detention facility or prohibit the implementation of any safety and security measures related to such services at such facilities.