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H.R.3844: Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 12, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (9 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1998 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and any agency or entity to which the FCC delegates such authority to designate 911 as the universal emergency telephone number within the United States for reporting an emergency to appropriate authorities and requesting assistance. Applies such designation to both wireline and wireless telephone service. Directs the FCC to provide...
(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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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-768, Part I.
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Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a period ending not later than Oct. 9, 1998 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(q), rule X.
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House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 16, 1998.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
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House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 20, 1998.
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House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 21, 1998.
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| May 12, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by William J. Tauzin (R-La.) |