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E-LABEL Act

Introduced: July 22, 2014 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 11, 2014 House · vote #496 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 402–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What's happening now September 15, 2014

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1