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H.R.278: To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, Uni
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (36 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make federal provisions which prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds either in excess of appropriated amounts or in violation of sequestration orders under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1986 inapplicable to: (1) any amount collected or received as federal universal service contributions; or (2) the expenditure or obligation of amounts attributable to such contributions.
(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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| Jan. 5, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara L. Cubin (R-Wyo.) |