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- H.R.5785
H.R.5785: Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 13, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (5 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act - Establishes: (1) a voluntary National Alert System to provide a public communications system capable of alerting the public to emergency situations on a national, regional, or local basis; and (2) the National Alert Office within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to administer, operate, and manage the System. Sets forth System functions and capabilities, including:...
(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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| July 13, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by John Shimkus (R-Ill.) |