H.R. 6055 - Public Safety Broadband Authorization Act of 2008

Telecommunication.
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Summary:
To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish requirements and issue a nationwide public safety broadband license, to establish a grant program to fund administrative and operational costs of the licensee, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Status:
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Public Safety Broadband Authorization Act of 2008

H.R. 6055 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish requirements and issue a nationwide public safety broadband license, to establish a grant program to fund administrative and operational costs of the licensee, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish requirements and issue a nationwide public safety broadband license, to establish a grant program to fund administrative and operational costs of the licensee, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Public Safety Broadband Authorization Act of 2008
Sponsor
Jane Harman
Co-Sponsors
    Subjects
    • Telecommunication
    • Broadband
    • Budgets
    • Congress
    • Congressional reporting requirements
    • Emergency communication systems
    • Emergency management
    • Executive departments
    • Federal Communications Commission
    • Grants-in-aid
    • Independent regulatory commissions
    • Law
    • Licenses
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • Social services
    • Technology
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      Major Actions
      Introduced5/14/2008
      Referred to Committee
      Bill History

      There have been no votes on this bill.

      ActionDateDescription
      Introduced5/14/2008
      5/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
      5/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E919)
      5/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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