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- H.R.2112
H.R.2112: Telephone Slamming Prevention and Internet Connection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (10 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Telephone Slamming Prevention and Internet Connection Act - Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1937 to increase maximum forfeiture penalties for common carriers who willfully or repeatedly fail to comply with prohibitions on changing a subscriber's telephone exchange or toll service selections. Makes such penalties payable to the administrator of the universal service support program for use only in providing such support for schools,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| July 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.) |