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Next Generation Television Marketplace Act [HB-3675]
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Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - Repeals provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 concerning: (1) the carriage of distant television stations and significantly viewed signals by satellite carriers, (2) the retransmittal of television signals to eligible state counties in the designated market area of another state by cable operators or satellite carriers, (3) the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) qualified carrier certification process, (4) the designation of cable channels for commercial video programming use, (5) the carriage
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intellectual Property, Competition And The Internet. on 01/06/2012
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-3671]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations to the Department of Defense and related agencies for FY2012. Division B: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2012 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Corps of Engineers-Civil, Department of the Army, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and certain independent agencies. Division C: Financial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Referred To The Committee On Appropriations, And In Addition To The Committee On The Budget, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 12/14/2011
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Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 [HB-3630]
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Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title I: Extension of Payroll Tax Reduction - (Sec. 101) Amends the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 to extend through the remainder of 2012 the 2% reduction in employment tax rates for employees and self-employed individuals. Eliminates the special rule for 2012 limiting the amount of wages eligible for such tax rate reduction. Title II: Unemployment Benefit Continuation and Program Improvement - Extended Benefits, Reemployment, and Program Integrity
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Sponsored by: Rep. Fred Upton
Became Public Law No: 112-96. on 02/22/2012
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Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 [HB-3509]
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Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 - Increases the allocation of electromagnetic spectrum for use by public safety entities by: (1) directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate to such entities specified frequencies of the 700 MHz D block spectrum, and (2) amending the Communications Act of 1934 to increase public safety services allocation and reduce commercial use allocation by 10 megahertz within a specified range. Authorizes the establishment of a private, nonprofit Public Safety Broadband Corporation to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 12/09/2011
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To direct the Federal Communications Commission to extend the final deadline for private land mobile radio licensees to migrate to narrowband technology by 2 years. [HB-3430]
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Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend until January 1, 2015, the final deadline for private land mobile radio licensees in the 150-174 MHz and 421-512 MHz bands to migrate to narrowband technology.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Rothman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 11/18/2011
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Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2012 [HB-3310]
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Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish on its website and submit to Congress a biennial report on the state of the communications marketplace assessing: (1) competition, including intermodal, facilities-based, and new and emergent services competition and addressing the provision of content, as well as communications using the Internet; (2) deployment of communications capabilities, including whether advanced
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/04/2012
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Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 [HB-3309]
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Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking unless it provides at least 30 days for comments and an additional period of at least 30 days for replies. Requires such notice to include: (1) an identification of a notice of inquiry, a prior notice of proposed rulemaking, or a notice on a petition for rulemaking issued by the FCC during the preceding three-year period of which such notice
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/28/2012
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To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and for other purposes. [HB-3118]
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Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from forbearing from requirements specified in the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to the designation of eligible telecommunications carriers (ETC) to receive support under the universal service support program. Directs the FCC, within 120 days, to suspend ETC designations received through forbearance of such requirements. Requires an eligible ETC, in advertising the availability of services supported by federal universal service support mechanisms, to specify that the service charges
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 10/07/2011
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Help Emergency Responders Operate Emergency Systems Act of 2011 [HB-2976]
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Help Emergency Responders Operate Emergency Systems Act of 2011 or the HEROES Act of 2011 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz within a specified range and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to license certain paired bands to the public safety broadband licensee (PSBL). Directs the FCC to establish rules to: (1) permit the PSBL to authorize public safety services providers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 09/26/2011
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Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 [HB-2629]
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Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 - Revises the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for matching grants (with a federal share of up to 80%), through October 1, 2017, to eligible state or local governments or tribal organizations for: (1) implementing and operating 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services, migrating to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adopting and operating Next Generation 9-1-1 services and applications; (2) implementing IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 08/01/2011
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Spectrum for Innovation Act of 2011 [HB-2520]
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Spectrum for Innovation Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify regulations concerning radio frequency devices to allow unlicensed U-NII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) devices, as specified, to operate in the electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 5350-5470 and 5850-5925 megahertz, provided that: (1) licensed users will be protected by technical solutions, including use of existing, modified, or new spectrum-sharing technologies and solutions, such as dynamic frequency selection;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doris Matsui
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 07/15/2011
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Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act [HB-2482]
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Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Increases the allocation of electromagnetic spectrum for public safety entities by: (1) directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate to such entities specified frequencies of the 700 MHz D block spectrum; (2) amending the Communications Act of 1934 to increase public safety services allocation and reduce commercial use allocation by 10 megahertz within a specified range; and (3) authorizing flexible use of narrowband spectrum, including for public safety broadband communications,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 08/15/2011
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2434]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, (3) the Office of Inspector General, (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (5) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (7) the Financial Management Service, (8) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Emerson
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 112-136, By Mrs. Emerson. on 07/07/2011
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FCC "ABCs" Act of 2011 [HB-2289]
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FCC "ABCs" Act of 2011 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include in each notice of proposed rule making and in each final rule issued by the FCC an analysis of the benefits and costs of such proposed rule or final rule. Prohibits any appropriations for the express purpose of carrying out this Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 06/22/2011
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Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act [HB-2281]
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Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act - Requires a person selling advanced wireless mobile broadband service (4G service or a successor technology) directly to a consumer to prominently, clearly, and accurately disclose service terms and conditions in marketing materials and upon sale. Excludes from such requirements transactions in which the consumer receives a device allowing access to a specified quantity of prepaid advanced wireless mobile broadband service when the average consumer would not expect the selling agents to have expertise regarding
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 06/22/2011
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FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act [HB-2102]
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FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit each commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation and to interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology and other FCC bureaus and technical staff. Requires such engineer or scientist to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in his or her field of expertise.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 06/03/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Keeping Children Safe Act of 2011 [HB-1752]
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Keeping Children Safe Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring warning labels on baby monitors to alert users that video and audio from such devices may be intercepted and viewed or heard by potential intruders outside their home.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Crowley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 05/06/2011
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Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act [HB-166]
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Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the rates, terms, conditions, provisioning, or use of an information service or an Internet access service unless: (1) there is a market failure in the provision of such service; (2) there is substantial evidence such failure is preventing a substantial number of consumers nationwide from accessing a substantial amount of lawful Internet content, applications, and services
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/01/2011
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Spectrum Innovation Act [HB-1622]
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Spectrum Innovation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that, if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) determines that it is consistent with the public interest in spectrum utilization for a licensee to voluntarily relinquish licensed spectrum usage rights to permit the assignment of new initial licenses subject to new service rules, the proceeds from granting such rights to another licensee under an appropriate competitive bidding system must be shared (subject to the FCC retaining certain offsets and deposits for specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/25/2011