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HR 3442 105th Congress House

E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require schools and libraries that receive universal service support for discounted telecommunications services to e… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require schools and libraries that receive universal service support for discounted telecommunications services to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children.

Introduced: March 11, 1998 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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 House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 23, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Mar 12, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E362)
Mar 11, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 11, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 23, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require an elementary or secondary school or library that obtains services or preferential rates or treatment under the Federal universal service support provisions of such Act (concerning telecommunications and information services) to establish a policy with respect to access to material that is inappropriate for children.

Provides that, after January 1, 1999, such a school or library may not continue to receive such services, rates, or treatment unless it has filed with the Federal Communications Commission a statement describing such policy.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3442: E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3442/
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"H.R. 3442: E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3442/.
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