S. 2607 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
DTV Transition Assistance Act
S. 2607 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2008, sponsored by Olympia J. Snowe with 4 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-295
What it does
DTV Transition Assistance Act - Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 (title III of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) with respect to the low-power television and translator digital-to-analog conversion program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 19, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 9, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 22, 2008
- Became lawJul 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-295. (Jul 30, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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