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- H.R.1171
H.R.1171: Universal Service Support Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 22, 2001
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (4 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Universal Service Support Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to terminate current caps and limitations on universal service support mechanisms. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from enforcing or reimposing such caps or limitations for rural telephone companies or exchanges they acquire based on fund size or other considerations unrelated to the sufficiency of support to achieve desired purposes.Requires the FCC to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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| March 22, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) |