S. 3663 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act
S. 3663 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 1, 2008, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV with 1 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
- Oct 1, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-459
What it does
Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of law, to develop and implement a program to encourage and permit, to the extent technically feasible, the continued broadcasting in the analog television service of specified public safety information and digital television transition information for 30 days after the transition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IV (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2008
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2008
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2008
- Became lawDec 23, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-459. (Dec 23, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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