S. 241 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
S. 241 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 1, 2005, sponsored by Olympia J. Snowe with 55 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
- Feb 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make Federal provisions which prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds either in excess of appropriated amounts or in violation of sequestration orders under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1986 inapplicable to: (1) any amount collected or received as Federal universal service contributions; or (2) the expenditure or obligation of amounts attributable to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-39. (Apr 11, 2005)
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