United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2589 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website changes to the rules of the Commission not later than 24 hours after adoption.

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website changes to the rules of the Commission not later than 24 hours after adoption. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), for items adopted by an FCC vote, to publish on the FCC website the text of such items within 24 hours after the FCC Secretary has received dissenting statements from all commissioners wishing to submit a statement with respect to such items.

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Action History

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

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2891)

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2931)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Pallone objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2589.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2891-2892)

  9. Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-581.

  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  18. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  19. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2589 do?
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website changes to the rules of the Commission not later than 24 hours after adoption. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), for items adopted by an FCC vote, to publish on the FCC website the text of such items within 24 hours after the FCC Secretary has received dissenting statements from all commissioners wishing to submit a statement with respect to such items.
Who sponsors HR 2589?
HR 2589 is sponsored by Renee Ellmers (R).
What is the current status of HR 2589?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2589?
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