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- H.R.4802
H.R.4802: To prohibit any charges on telephone bills for calls to 800 numbers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 20, 1994
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (25 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a calling party from being charged for a call to, or information provided by, an 800 number by means of a charge included on, or transmitted with, a bill for telephone exchange service or telephone toll service.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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| July 20, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) |