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E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998

Introduced: March 11, 1998 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
 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.

What's happening now March 23, 1998

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2