Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3289
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 18, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 18, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 18, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3289
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ohio
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of items the FCC has delegated to commissioner panels, employee boards, or individual commissioners or employees, unless the publication is likely to lead to the disclosure of certain classified national defense or foreign policy matters, internal personnel practices, trade secrets, personal information, investigatory records for law enforcement, or other deliberation information exempt from disclosure under federal administrative procedure laws.

The bill requires such identification and description be published on the FCC website at least 48 hours before an order, decision, report, or action is made or taken pursuant to such a delegation of authority by the FCC.

The bill does not apply to an order, decision, report, or action that: (1) does not receive a delegated authority number, (2) is delegated to an administrative law judge, or (3) is taken to address an immediate threat to health or safety that constitutes an emergency requiring an expedited response from the FCC.

Text (1)
July 18, 2017
Actions (2)
07/18/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/18/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:24 PM