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Communications Privacy and Consumer Empowerment Act

Introduced: June 20, 1996 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 28, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 28, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jun 20, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jun 20, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1145-1146)
Jun 20, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Communications Privacy and Consumer Empowerment Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission to take action through proceedings to ensure that consumer privacy rights are protected in new telecommunications services and systems.

What's happening now June 28, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

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