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S.253: Communications Act Update Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Versions
- Engrossed Amendment House - Sept. 27, 2016
- Engrossed in Senate - June 10, 2015
- Reported to Senate - May 22, 2015
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 26, 2015
Bill Summary
Communications Act Update Act of 2016 TITLE I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PROCESS REFORM (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking proceeding to adopt rules establishing: minimum comment and reply periods for rulemakings; policies to ensure that the public has notice and an opportunity to respond to comments, ex parte communications, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
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Sept. 27, 2016 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 27, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 27, 2016 |
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H5938-5945)
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Sept. 27, 2016 |
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5938-5945)
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Sept. 27, 2016 |
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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June 11, 2015 |
Held at the desk.
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June 11, 2015 |
Received in the House.
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June 11, 2015 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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June 10, 2015 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4059-4061; text as passed Senate: CR S4059-4061) |
May 22, 2015 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.
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May 22, 2015 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-58.
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Feb. 26, 2015 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Jan. 26, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jan. 26, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dean Heller (R-Nev.) |