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Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8659| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)

Rules Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 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.
Oct 23, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)
  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • 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.
  • October 23, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationWar and emergency powers

Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8659| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
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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Timeline
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 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.
Oct 23, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)
  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • 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.
  • October 23, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)

Rules Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationWar and emergency powers