HR 5161 113th Congress House

E-LABEL Act

Official title: To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

Introduced: July 22, 2014 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Licensing and registrationsTelephone and wireless communication

Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

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Sep 15, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sep 11, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 496). (text: CR 9/9/2014 H7349)

Sep 11, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 11, 2014

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7438-7439)

Sep 9, 2014

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Sep 9, 2014

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5161.

Sep 9, 2014

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7349-7350)

Sep 9, 2014

Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 8, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 426.

Sep 8, 2014

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-575.

Jul 30, 2014

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Jul 30, 2014

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 29, 2014

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 25, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Jul 22, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 22, 2014

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 11, 2014	House · vote #496	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	402–0	See who voted →

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Latest action September 15, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Enhance Labeling, Accessing, and Branding of Electronic Licenses Act of 2014 or the E-LABEL Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations or take other appropriate action to allow manufacturers of radiofrequency devices with display the option to use electronic labeling for the equipment in place of affixing physical labels to the equipment.

Defines "radiofrequency device with display" as any equipment or device that: (1) requires the FCC's authorization before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States, and (2) is capable of digitally displaying required labeling and regulatory information.

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