H.R. 278 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
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.
H.R. 278 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 5, 2007, sponsored by Barbara Cubin with 51 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- 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
Barbara Cubin (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (Feb 2, 2007)
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