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Open Internet Act of 2019 [HB-1006]
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Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations. Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 02/06/2019
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Stopping Bad Robocalls Act [HB-946]
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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 [HB-721]
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Requires the Department of Justice to assemble an interagency working group to study and report to Congress on the enforcement of the prohibition of certain robocalls. Specifically, the working group will look into how to better enforce against robocalls by examining issues like the types of laws, policies, or constraints that could be inhibiting enforcement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. [HB-711]
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Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements. After
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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PIRATE Act Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act [HB-583]
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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for pirate radio, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Became Public Law No: 116-109. (txt | Pdf) on 01/24/2020
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Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 [HB-530]
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Nullifies rules issued by the Federal Communications Commission that revoke state and local authority to regulate telecommunications equipment deployment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019
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Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2019 [HB-466]
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Prohibits private rules, such as those imposed by a community association, that prevent an amateur radio operator from installing an outdoor antenna. Specifically, the bill prohibits a private land-use restriction from being applied to an amateur radio service if such restriction precludes amateur radio service communications, prevents an amateur radio service from installing an outdoor antenna on property under the exclusive use or control of the radio service, or imposes more than the minimum practicable restriction on amateur radio communications.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Courtney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019
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Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 [HB-451]
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Repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum"). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public-safety entities in certain urban areas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/24/2020
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-264]
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TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2019 This title provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including Salaries and Expenses, the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Account, Department-Wide Systems and Capital Investments Programs, the Office of Inspector General, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The title provides appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 9. on 01/10/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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Radiofrequency Radiation Site Safety Information Act of 2018 [HB-7236]
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Radiofrequency Radiation Site Safety Information Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Duncan Hunter
Introduced In House on 12/10/2018
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Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 [HB-3787]
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Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 09/15/2017
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READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 [S.3238]
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READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Received In The House. on 12/19/2018
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6147]
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 2) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division refer only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 3) Specifies the committee reports that apply for the purpose of implementing each division. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/07/2018
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Office of Rural Broadband Act [S.2959]
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Office of Rural Broadband Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Office of Rural Broadband, whose duties shall include: coordinating with the Rural Utilities Service and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to ensure the success of initiatives and programs, coordinating with the Universal Service Administrative Company to maintain information regarding programs that deploy rural broadband, coordinating with agencies to remove barriers to broadband deployment, and tracking broadband
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/24/2018
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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. [S.2958]
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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program, which provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/24/2018