FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Amendments
Correctional institutions: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE]
Safety: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (S. 120), S1257 [17MR]
Television: issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), S9725 [21DE]
Bills and resolutions
Advertising: establish protections for radio and television stations that provide advertising services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses (see S. 4622), S3694 [26JY]
Business and industry: permit State attorneys general to recover forfeiture penalties for certain Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations (see H.R. 8306), H5939 [7JY]
Children and youth: require certain pornographic interactive computer services to adopt and operate technology verification measures to ensure that users are not minors (see S. 5259), S7199 [14DE]
China: ensure rural communications providers have resources to replace communications equipment and services to protect their networks from Chinese Communist Party espionage (see S. 4820), S4541 [12SE]
Classified information: authorize appropriate disclosure of classified information to Members of Congress equally and provide whistleblower protections to journalist and cybersecurity experts who disclose such information (see H.R. 8533), H7254 [27JY]
Correctional institutions: allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see S. 4699), S3860 [2AU] (see H.R. 8645), H7544 [2AU]
Courts: provide liability protection for sharing of information on robocalls and other illegal calls by or with consortium that traces back origin of such calls and for receipt of such information by consortium (see H.R. 7598), H4575 [27AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see S. 5137), S6857 [29NO]
Dept. of Commerce: carry out grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks (see H.R. 8178), H5822 [22JN]
Dept. of Justice: establish Green Alert communications network throughout U.S. to help locate missing at-risk veterans and coordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies on Green Alert plans (see H.R. 9590), H9902 [15DE]
Digital Literacy and Equity Commission: establish (see H.R. 6373), H77 [12JA]
Disabled: ensure people with disabilities have full access to mainstream communication products and services necessary to participate equally in professional, educational, recreational, and civic contexts (see S. 2), S6778 [17NO] (see H.R. 9516), H9729 [13DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 4685), S3783 [28JY] (see H.R. 8254), H5923 [28JN]
Foundation for Digital Equity: establish (see S. 4865), S4638 [15SE] (see H.R. 8858), H7881 [15SE]
Freedom of speech: request President transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to FCC regulation of programming decisions on misinformation and preservation of free speech (see H. Res. 1264), H7169 [26JY]
Government regulations: allow greater flexibility in data communications in amateur radio service (see H.R. 9664), H9983 [21DE]
——— prohibit application of private land use restrictions to amateur service communications without reasonable accommodations (see H.R. 9670), H10055 [22DE]
——— repeal limitation on multiple ownership of radio and television stations and prohibit limit of common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations (see S. 4796), S4479 [7SE]
Information technology: conduct study and report to Congress on feasibility of funding Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by Internet edge providers (see H.R. 8575), H7404 [28JY]
——— establish vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost Universal Service Program funding (see S. 4126), S2275 [3MY]
——— provide requirements relative to data caps on broadband Internet access service (see S. 4590), S3611 [21JY]
Internet: classify broadband as telecommunications service (see S. 4676), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8573), H7404 [28JY]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources (see H.R. 8249), H5923 [28JN]
National security: add drones and surveillance technology produced or provided by DJI Technologies to list of covered communications equipment or services that pose national security risks (see S. 3563), S497 [2FE] (see H.R. 6572), H916 [2FE]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: request President transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to activities relative to broadband service (see H. Res. 1271), H7170 [26JY]
Native Americans: improve access by Indian Tribes to support from universal service programs (see S. 5001), S5226 [28SE] (see H.R. 9343), H8587 [17NO]
Permits: extend authority to grant license or construction permit through system of competitive bidding (see H.R. 7783), H5009 [16MY]
Public broadcasting: specify additional sources from which radio station licensee must obtain information to enable licensee to announce that foreign governmental entity has paid for broadcast (see S. 4713), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 9180), H8395 [14OC]
Rural Telehealth Access Task Force: establish to determine how to address barriers to adoption of telehealth technology and access to broadband Internet access service in rural areas (see H.R. 8169), H5821 [22JN]
Safety: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (see H.R. 7132), H3826 [17MR]
Smart phones: prohibit service providers from providing service on phones reported stolen, require anti-theft functionality and identification numbers, and to prohibit alteration or removal of such identification numbers (see H.R. 7362), H4126 [1AP]
Taxation: modify rules applicable to using private activity bonds for broadband projects (see H.R. 8099), H5644 [16JN]
Technological Advisory Council: prepare report on 9-1-1 disability alerting system (see S. 4180), S2449 [11MY]
Technology: modernize and streamline satellite licensing rules (see H.R. 9463), H8872 [8DE]
——— prohibit granting license or U.S. access for non-geostationary orbit satellite system if license or access would be held by entity that produces covered communications equipment or service (see H.R. 9464), H8872 [8DE]
——— require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (see S. 5127), S6779 [17NO]
Telecommunications: establish council to make recommendations on ways to increase security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks (see S. 3988), S1936 [4AP]
——— evaluate and consider impact of telecommunications network equipment supply chain on deployment of universal service (see S. 3692), S785 [17FE]
——— invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 885), H301 [25JA]
——— issue rules for provision of emergency connectivity service (see H.R. 9569), H9901 [15DE]
——— make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or combination (see S. 4117), S2219 [28AP] (see H.R. 7624), H4607 [28AP]
——— publish list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by Commission and that have certain foreign ownership (see H.R. 9236), H8413 [25OC]
Telephones: prohibit use of automated telephone equipment to send unsolicited text messages (see H.R. 8334), H5974 [12JY]
Television: apply certain standards on volume of commercials to video streaming services (see S. 4173), S2419 [10MY] (see H.R. 7703), H4796 [10MY]
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act: update (see S. 5121), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9333), H8587 [17NO]
Lists
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 1218, Data Mapping To Save Moms’ Lives Act, H4180 [5AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2501, Spectrum Coordination Act, H4181 [5AP]
Motions
Women: incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), S7149 [13DE]
Notices
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) tie vote on nomination of Gigi B. Sohn to FCC, S987 [3MR]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 4081, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, H8217 [28SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7163 [26JY]
Remarks in House
Consumers: provide reports for enrollment in Lifeline program (H.R. 4275), H8471, H8472 [14NO], H8566 [17NO], E1160 [17NO]
Correctional institutions: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), H10026–H10028 [22DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6733, H6734, H6737, H6740, H6850, H6851, H6853, H6854 [19JY], H6892–H6895, H6902 [20JY], E760 [20JY]
Internet: prohibit revenue-sharing agreements for Internet service providers and multi-tenant environments, require disclosure of exclusive marketing arrangements, and close loopholes relative to indoor cable wiring regulations, H7974 [20SE]
Safety: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (H.R. 7132), H7103–H7106 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY]
Suicide: designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, H5813 [22JN], H6876 [19JY], H6903 [20JY], H6926 [21JY]
Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (H.R. 4081), H8153, H8154 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]
Telecommunications: make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or combination (H.R. 7624), H7106–H7112 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY]
——— require National Telecommunications and Information Administration and FCC to update memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination (H.R. 2501), H4134–H4136 [4AP]
Television: issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), H10028, H10029 [22DE]
Women: incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (H.R. 1218), H4133, H4134 [4AP], H4157 [5AP], E355 [5AP]
——— incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), H8735, H8736 [5DE], H8773 [6DE], E1286 [14DE]
Remarks in Senate
Correctional institutions: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE]
Dept. of Labor: convene interagency working group to develop recommendations and issue guidance to address workforce needs of telecommunications industry (S. 163), S2988 [16JN]
Federal agencies and departments: oversight of Federal rural broadband programs, S9715 [21DE]
Rural areas: provide funds to assess availability, accelerate deployment, and improve sustainability of advanced communications services and communications infrastructure in rural areas, S2988 [16JN]
Safety: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (H.R. 7132), S6770 [17NO]
——— allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (S. 120), S1246–S1248 [17MR]
Sohn, Gigi B.: nomination to FCC, S692 [15FE], S1232 [17MR]
Suicide: designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, S3359 [19JY]
Telecommunications: make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or combination (S. 4117), S2988 [16JN]
——— require National Telecommunications and Information Administration and FCC to update memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination (S. 1472), S2988 [16JN]
Television: issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), S9724, S9725 [21DE]
Universal Service Fund: reform contribution system (S. 3236), S2988 [16JN]
Women: incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), S958 [2MR]
——— incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), House amendment, S7149 [13DE]
Reports filed
Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Rept. 117–79), S706 [15FE]
Data Mapping To Save Moms’ Lives Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 198) (S. Rept. 117–65), S523 [3FE]
——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1218) (H. Rept. 117–286), H4071 [31MR]
Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 117–552), H8494 [14NO]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8254) (H. Rept. 117–393), H5923 [28JN]
Funding Affordable Internet With Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2427), S7030 [7DE]
Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 117–509), H8219 [28SE]
Just and Reasonable Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1541), S7251 [15DE]
Low Power Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3405), S7251 [15DE]
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tranportation (Senate) (S. Rept. 117–69), S612 [9FE]
Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3692), S9625 [20DE]
Request President To Transmit Documents to House of Representatives Relative to FCC Regulation of Programming on Misinformation and Preservation of Free Speech: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 1264) (H. Rept. 117–510), H8219 [28SE]
Request President To Transmit Documents to House Relative to National Telecommunications and Information Administration Activities Relative to Broadband Service: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 1271) (H. Rept. 117–512), H8219 [28SE]
Safe Connections Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 7132) (H. Rept. 117–438), H7167 [26JY]
Spectrum Coordination Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 117–287), H4071 [31MR]
Spectrum Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 7624) (H. Rept. 117–429), H7072 [22JY]
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 117–75), S706 [15FE]
Tables
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7163 [26JY]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act, H7253 [27JY]
Texts of
H.R. 1218, Data Mapping To Save Moms’ Lives Act, H4133 [4AP]
H.R. 2501, Spectrum Coordination Act, H4134 [4AP]
H.R. 4081, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, H8153 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]
H.R. 4275, Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act, H8471 [14NO], H8566 [17NO]
H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7103–H7105 [26JY], H7202–H7204, H7227–H7229 [27JY]
H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act, H7106–H7110 [26JY], H7205–H7209, H7230–H7234 [27JY]
S. 120, Safe Connections Act, S1246–S1248 [17MR]
S. 198, Data Mapping To Save Moms’ Lives Act, S958 [2MR], H8735 [5DE], H8774 [6DE]
S. 1541, Just and Reasonable Communications Act, H10026 [22DE]
S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act, S9725 [21DE], H10028 [22DE]