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HR 2703 103th Congress House

Mickey Leland Telecommunications and Education Assistance to Africa of 1993

Official title: To require the National Telecommunications and Information of the Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a satellite-base… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the National Telecommunications and Information of the Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a satellite-based educational network to provide educational programming to African children.

Introduced: July 21, 1993 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics AfricaCommunication satellitesComputer networksEducation
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Educational technologyInformation networksScience, Technology, Communications
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1993
For Further Action See H.R.2639.
Sep 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jul 22, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1844)
Jul 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 21, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 8, 1993

For Further Action See H.R.2639.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mickey Leland Telecommunications and Education Assistance to Africa Act of 1993 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a feasibility study identifying the opportunities, facilities, programming, and other resources necessary for establishment of networks using modern telecommunications technologies to provide educational and other training essential to ensure growth and opportunities in Africa, paying particular attention to educational needs and opportunities in rural and remote areas.

Directs such: (1) Administration to identify resources and programs of governmental, nongovernmental, and multinational agencies that may be deployed promptly and economically; and (2) study to identify any legal, procedural, or technical impediments to the establishment of such a network or networks and the appropriate steps to remove such impediments.

Sets forth reporting requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2639 Procedurally related Telecommunications Infrastructure and Facilities Assistance Act of 1993
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 21, 1993
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