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A resolution urging local telephone operating companies to establish community telephone centers to provide free local service for persons who cannot afford residential telephones.

Introduced: January 27, 1988 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
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Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1988
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Oct 5, 1988
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Oct 5, 1988
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Sep 30, 1988
Placed on House Calendar No: 230.
Sep 30, 1988
Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-1023.
Aug 9, 1988
Ordered to be Reported.
Aug 9, 1988
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 13, 1988
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jul 13, 1988
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 16, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jan 27, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27, 1988
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares the belief of the House of Representatives that Americans who cannot afford local residential telephone service should have access to free local service at central locations. Commends the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for providing such service in Oregon and urges other telephone operating companies to establish similar programs.

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Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

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