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HR 3181 104th Congress House

To prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services.

Introduced: May 8, 1996 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative procedureEmergency ManagementEmergency communication systemsFederal Communications Commission
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) 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 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 12, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Mar 28, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 28, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E480)
Mar 28, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 12, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to prohibit providers of commercial mobile services from blocking access to emergency 911 services, as necessary in the public interest.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3
D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jul 31, 1996
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 8, 1996
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 8, 1996
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 8, 1996
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 8, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3181: To prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3181/
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