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S 1153 106th Congress Senate

Rural Telecommunications Improvement Act of 1999

Official title: A bill to establish the Office of Rural Advocacy in the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 27, 1999 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Advice and consent of the SenateCongressCongressional reporting requirementsExecutive reorganization
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
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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May 27, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
May 27, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6297-6298)
May 27, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 27, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rural Telecommunications Improvement Act of 1999 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the Office of Rural Advocacy, to be headed by the Rural Advocate of the FCC, to: (1) promote access to advanced telecommunications service for rural populations; and (2) undertake related functions and activities.

Requires: (1) annual reports (and other reports as needed) from the Rural Advocate to Congress, the President, and the FCC; and (2) an initial report from the Advocate to Congress on actions taken to carry out this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Sep 13, 1999
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 27, 1999
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 27, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1153: Rural Telecommunications Improvement Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-1153/
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