H.R. 1646 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act
H.R. 1646 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act, was introduced on Apr 14, 2005, sponsored by Jane Harman with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act or HERO Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting any extension beyond December 31, 2006, for the reassignment of the frequencies assigned for public safety services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
HERO Act
Sponsor
Jane Harman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (May 13, 2005)
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- H.R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
- S. 2653: Call Home Act of 2006
- H.R. 29: SPY ACT
- S. 211: Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005
- S. 241: A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as…
- S. 432: Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005
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