Bills About Science, Technology, Communications Sponsored by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

Rep. Engel sponsored 22 bills about science, technology, communications in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Jan. 10, 2019 H.R.451 To repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum. 24
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.156 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
June 5, 2018 H.R.6003 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger an emergency response. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 26, 2018 H.R.5085 To repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum. 19
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
March 2, 2017 H.R.1340 To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish an Interagency Communications Security Committee, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
July 14, 2016 H.R.5834 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on smart phones that have been reported stolen, to require smart phones to be equipped with anti-theft functionality and mobile device identification numbers, and to prohibit the alteration or removal of mobile device identification numbers of smart phones, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 27, 2015 H.R.2031 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. 12
Bipartisan
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
April 25, 2013 H.R.1730 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile devices that have been reported stolen, to require such providers to give consumers the ability to remotely delete data from mobile devices, to prohibit the alteration or removal of mobile device identification numbers, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
March 22, 2012 H.R.4247 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and to require such providers to give consumers the ability to remotely delete data from mobile electronic devices, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
March 29, 2012 H.R.4319 To require the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosures of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov. 3, 2009 H.R.3993 To require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services. 2
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 3, 2009 H.R.1258 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Jan. 8, 2009 H.R.299 To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format, and to provide additional funds for the converter box coupon program under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Aug. 3, 2007 H.R.3402 To require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services. 14
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 14, 2007 H.R.2725 To require the Federal Communications Commission to adopt regulations to protect subscribers to Internet protocol telephone services concerning the use of such services with alarm, security, and personal emergency response systems. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Jan. 5, 2007 H.R.251 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information, and for other purposes. 31
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 5, 2007 H.R.2566 To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. 22
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1207)
May 2, 2006 H.R.5264 To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 5, 2006 H.R.5095 To prohibit deceptive altering or disguising of caller identification on outbound telephone calls. 1
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Aug. 1, 2001 H.R.2700 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish an office on victims of media bias. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Jan. 6, 1999 H.R.125 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish an ethnic and minority affairs section. 38
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 7, 1997 H.R.147 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish an ethnic and minority affairs section. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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