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S.1541: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced May 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2023
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 15, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - May 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that charges for payphone services, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Presented to President.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10026) |
| Dec. 22, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10026-10028)
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Held at the desk.
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9724; text: CR S9724) |
| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| March 22, 2022 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| May 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |