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S.1354: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the designation of common carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a State commission as eligible telecommunications carriers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Oct. 31, 1997
- Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upon request, to designate a common carrier providing telephone exchange service and exchange access that is not subject to the jurisdiction of a State commission as an eligible telecommunications carrier (eligible to receive universal service support) for a telephone service area designated by the FCC. Authorizes the FCC, with respect to an area...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-125.
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| Oct. 31, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |