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HR 2166 111th Congress House

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 20, 2009 Introduced by: Cuellar, Henry Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Educational technology and distance educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPreschool education
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Telecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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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Apr 30, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Apr 29, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 29, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 30, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include Head Start agencies in the universal support program, which makes them eligible for discounts for advanced telecommunications services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jul 20, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2166: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2166/
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"H.R. 2166: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2166/.
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H.R. 2166, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2166/.
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