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E-Rate Termination Act

Introduced: July 1, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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Mar 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Feb 10, 1999
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Feb 10, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H571)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

E-Rate Termination Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions requiring: (1) telecommunications carriers to provide universal telecommunications and information services to elementary and secondary schools and libraries at rates less than those charged for similar services to other parties; and (2) the Federal Communications Commission to enhance the access of such schools and libraries to advanced telecommunications and information services.

What's happening now March 1, 1999

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

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
Sanford, Mark
· Jul 1, 1999
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 10, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 692: E-Rate Termination Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-692/
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