Communications & Internet Law - Legislation
- Bill Introduced: H.R.5831 Separating Servicemember Handbook Development Act
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members of the Armed Forces information concerning benefits.
(April 15, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.
(April 6, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.79 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications ...
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
(March 11, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.
(March 5, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5554 Veterans Substance Use Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act of 2008
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
(March 4, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal ...
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
(March 3, 2008) - Bill Enacted: H.R.3541 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007
To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbers registered on the Federal "do-not-call" registry.
February 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-187.
(February 13, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.660 Court Security Improvement Act of 2007
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.
January 07, 2008: Signed by President.
(January 5, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill
Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
December 26, 2007: Signed by President.
(December 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2516 Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act
A bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for other purposes.
(December 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.401 A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional ...
A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications.
(December 9, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4279 PRO-IP Act of 2007
To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
(December 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2344 Internet Safety Education Act of 2007
A bill to create a competitive grant program to provide for age-appropriate Internet education for children.
(November 11, 2007) - Bill Vetoed: H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and ...
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2007: Vetoed by President.
(November 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2332 Media Ownership Act of 2007
A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership.
(November 6, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2324 Inspector General Reform Act of 2008
A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
(November 6, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007
A bill to amend the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347) to reauthorize appropriations, and for other purposes.
(November 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
(October 31, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2298 A bill to prohibit an applicant from obtaining a low-power FM license ...
A bill to prohibit an applicant from obtaining a low-power FM license if an applicant has engaged in any manner in the unlicensed operation of any station in violation of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934.
(October 30, 2007) - Bill Enacted: H.R.3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007
To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and to electronic commerce.
October 31, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-108.
(October 29, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2096 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007
A bill to amend the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbers registered on the Federal "do-not-call" registry.
(September 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3602 TV Consumer Freedom Act
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to retransmission consent and must-carry for cable operators and satellite carriers.
(September 17, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3559 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act
To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent.
(September 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3565 Insular Rate for Cellular Customers Act
To require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges.
(September 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007
A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service.
(September 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1780 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act
A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent.
(July 10, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2972 Subway Cell Access Act
To require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage.
(July 8, 2007)