Amendment sought to strike section 642, Termination of Monopoly Status, that permits users or providers of telecommunications services to renegotiate contracts or commitments with COMSAT.

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Amendment Number
599
Description
Amendment sought to strike section 642, Termination of Monopoly Status, that permits users or providers of telecommunications services to renegotiate contracts or commitments with COMSAT.
Purpose
An amendment, printed as amendment No. 7 in the Congressional Record of May 5, 1998 to delete the so-called "fresh look" contract review provisions in the bill that would allow companies under contract with COMSAT to renegotiate or terminate their contracts after 1999, without penalty.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 6, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Tauzin amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 339, 2 Present (Roll No. 128).
Latest Action Time
15:18:29
Submitted Date
May 6, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 599 — Informed