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- H.R.4059
H.R.4059: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2012
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require one member of the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service (recommends changes to universal service implementation regulations) to be a Tribal representative who is nominated by the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Office of Native Affairs and Policy and appointed by the FCC.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 16, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) |