Bill110th CongressFiled Dec 13, 2007Science, Technology, Communications
S. 2469
Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 13, 2007)
Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant or deny, within one year, a petition by one or more telecommunications carriers or classes of carriers requesting that the FCC forbear from applying any regulation or provision under the Act. (Current law deems such a petition granted if not denied within one year.)
What just happenedDec 13, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors
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