House Bill 8659
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8659
Congress
116
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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).
October 23, 2020
10/23/2020
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.
10/23/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)
10/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:29 PM