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HR 1914 97th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Citizens band radio Common carriers Communications and Broadcasting Motor Vehicles and Driving Motor buses Motor transportation Radio broadcasting Trucks

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, pertaining to the use of citizens band radios by operators of certain buses.

Introduced: February 18, 1981 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 3, 1981
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 28, 1981
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 2, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Mar 2, 1981
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, ICC, OMB.
Feb 18, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Feb 18, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs a motor carrier of passengers providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission to allow its bus operators to install and operate citizens band radios and related accessories in such vehicles for: (1) the safety and benefit of passengers; (2) assisting motor vehicle operators in trouble; and (3) aiding law enforcement officials.

What's happening now June 3, 1981

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jul 24, 1981
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1914: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, pertaining to the use of citizens band radios by operators of certain buses.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1914/
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"H.R. 1914: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, pertaining to the use of citizens band radios by operators of certain buses.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1914/.
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H.R. 1914, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1914/.
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