H.R. 5419 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration Organization Act to facilitate the reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users; to improve, enhance, and promote the Nation's homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through the use of enhanced 911 services, to further upgrade Public Safety Answering Point capabilities and related functions in receiving E-911 calls, and to support in the construction and operation of a ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system; and to provide that funds received as universal service contributions under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 and the universal service support programs established pursuant thereto are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act, for a period of time.
H.R. 5419 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Nov 20, 2004, sponsored by Fred Upton.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 20, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-494
What it does
Title I: E-911 - Ensuring Needed Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 Act of 2004 or ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 - (Sec. 104) Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (NTIAO Act) to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information (Assistant Secretary) and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Administrator) to: (1) est…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 20, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2004
- Became lawDec 23, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-494. (Dec 23, 2004)
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