S. 1282 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to strike the privatization criteria for INTELSAT separated entities, remove certain restrictions on separated and successor entities to INTELSAT, and for other purposes.
S. 1282 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 21, 2005, sponsored by Conrad Burns.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 109-34
What it does
Amends title VI (Open-market Reorganization for the Betterment of International Telecommunications Act or ORBIT Act) of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962, concerning INTELSAT (a global satellite provider of voice, data, and Internet services) and Inmarsat (a global mobile satellite communications provider), to prohibit any successor entity or separated entity from having officers or managers who are officers or managers…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2005
- Passed the SenateJun 21, 2005
- Passed the HouseJun 29, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJun 30, 2005
- Became lawJul 12, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-34. (Jul 12, 2005)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
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