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H.R. 8659

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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for requirements for the exercise of the emergency powers of the President under section 706 of such Act, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · October 23, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 23, 2020
Sponsor
Rep. Anna EshooD
Cosponsors (1)
0D 1R
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Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020 This bill limits the authority of the President to exercise certain emergency powers related to communications (e.g., suspending or amending rules and regulations applicable to facilities or stations for wire communications).

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