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HR 2961 100th Congress House

Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 15, 1987 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 1988
For Further Action See S.1048.
Oct 7, 1988
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 15, 1987
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
Oct 13, 1987
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 1987
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 1987
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Oct 9, 1987
Placed on Union Calendar No: 223.
Oct 9, 1987
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-363.
Jul 28, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jul 28, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jul 21, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jul 15, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 3, 1988

For Further Action See S.1048.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1987 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission for FY 1988 and 1989.

Precludes the FCC from enforcing any regulation that prevents the receipt of any information from the Congress.

Extends through 1989 the authority for the Commission's travel reimbursement program.

Repeals the requirement for the Commission to submit an annual management report to the Congress.

Provides for the Commission to review its Schedule of Charges and adjust such schedule to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index every two years after April 1, 1987 (currently April 7, 1986).

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1048 Related bill Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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