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- H.R.4247
H.R.4247: Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced March 22, 2012
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a provider of commercial mobile or commercial mobile data service from providing service on a mobile electronic device reported to such provider as stolen by: (1) the person who holds the service account, if such person submits a copy of a report made to a law enforcement agency regarding the theft; or (2) another provider of commercial mobile or...
(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 Communications and Technology.
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| March 22, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |