Telephone And Wireless Communication
US Congress 116th Congress
Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019 [HB-1096]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
[Data Privacy ]
Establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content. Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services;
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 116th Congress
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019 [HB-1092]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/01/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Open Internet Act of 2019 [HB-1006]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
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
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 02/06/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Stopping Bad Robocalls Act [HB-946]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
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
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Animals ]
[Water ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Robo COP Act Robo Calls Off Phones Act [HB-805]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Robo Calls Off Phones Act or the Robo COP Act directs the Federal Trade Commission to revise the do-not-call registry provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry. A "politically-oriented recorded message telephone call" is an outbound telephone call that plays a recorded message that (1) promotes, advertises, campaigns, or solicits donations for or against a political candidate or regarding a political issue; or (2) uses a political candidate's
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Virginia Foxx
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 02/12/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 [HB-721]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
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
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act [HB-704]
[Finance ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Revises trade, finance, and tax provisions with respect to China. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to prohibit the export of certain U.S. technology and intellectual property to China. The bill places a shareholder cap on Chinese investments in certain U.S. corporations. Federal agencies are prohibited from using or procuring telecommunications equipment or services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or any other entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China. The bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 03/04/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2019 [HB-658]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Water ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Construction ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
Establishes the National Infrastructure Development Bank as a government corporation to finance energy, environmental (e.g., drinking water or waste facilities), telecommunications, and transportation infrastructure projects. The National Infrastructure Development Bank Board, established by this bill, must oversee the projects. The board may make loans and loan guarantees to assist in financing infrastructure projects. In addition, the board must establish an American Infrastructure Bond program. Under the program, the board may subsidize interest
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/07/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act [HB-602]
[Telecommunications ]
[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
Directs the President to determine annually whether telecommunications companies domiciled in China, including Huawei and ZTE, have violated U.S. export controls or sanctions. If a violation is found, the President must impose appropriate penalties. Chinese subsidiaries of foreign companies are excluded from the bill. The bill also prohibits executive agencies from reducing any penalty imposed on a Chinese telecommunications company for violating a sanction or export control, unless the President certifies that the company has not violated U.S.
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 01/16/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 [HB-530]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Community Development ]
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
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 [HB-501]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Mental Health ]
Reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the national toll-free phone number, public awareness campaign, and grant program relating to poison control centers. Among other changes, the bill supports enhancements of the national toll-free phone number, such as texting capabilities; expands the public awareness campaign to include education about drug misuse; and authorizes poison control centers and professional organizations to use grant funds for preventing and treating the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/26/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2019 [HB-466]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Community Development ]
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.
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Courtney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 [HB-451]
[Telecommunications ]
[Public Safety ]
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
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 [HB-292]
[Telecommunications ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Community Development ]
Authorizes federal departments to delegate federal environmental compliance for broadband projects to states and Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to establish a voluntary program whereby states or Indian tribes may opt-in to an agreement allowing them to take on the responsibility of environmental review for the permitting of broadband projects. Such projects must be located within an operational right-of-way (all real property interests acquired for the construction
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Virginia Foxx
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 02/08/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-266]
[Small Business ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. DIVISION A--SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS (Sec. 101) This division provides additional lending authority for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) programs in response to COVID-19. Specifically, the division increases the authority for (1) the Paycheck Protection Program, under which the SBA may guarantee certain loans to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) advances
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Betty McCollum
Became Public Law No: 116-139. (txt | Pdf) on 04/24/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Legal Workforce Act [HB-250]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Agriculture ]
[Small Business ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals. The bill also mandates the use of such a system, where currently only some employers, such as those with federal contracts, are required to use E-Verify. The bill specifies documents that can establish an individual's identity and employment authorization. During the period starting when a job offer
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 01/04/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019 [HB-229]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
Establishes a National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico to examine the federal preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. The commission shall take into consideration the federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico as compared to other jurisdictions impacted by the 2017 hurricane season, and consider other issues, including the impact and destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's economic
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 02/07/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act of 2019 [HB-223]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishes new grant programs to support state and local efforts to combat hate crimes and assist hate crime victims. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants for the following: (1) hate crime information and assistance websites and hate crime hotlines; and (2) education and training programs to solve and prevent hate crimes. Additionally, DOJ must establish, in the Office of Victims of Crime, a grant program to support programs and activities for victims of hate crimes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Anti-Swatting Act of 2019 [HB-156]
[Crime ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
Increases penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller-identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response by (1) a government law-enforcement agency; (2) a government agency or nonprofit organization that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; or (3) a public-safety answering point (i.e., a facility that has been designated to receive emergency calls and route them to emergency service personnel). Specifically, the bill provides for imprisonment, the imposition of additional criminal fines,
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2019