United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8659 — Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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.

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Summary

Limits the authority of the President to exercise certain emergency powers related to communications (e.g., suspending or amending rules and regulations applicable to facilities or stations for wire communications).

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  2. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E982)

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Science, technology, communications Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Congressional-executive branch relations Consumer affairs Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government information and archives Government liability Homeland security Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Intergovernmental relations Internet and video services Legislative rules and procedure Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Telecommunication rates and fees Telephone and wireless communication War and emergency powers Internet, web applications, social media
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8659 do?
Limits the authority of the President to exercise certain emergency powers related to communications (e.g., suspending or amending rules and regulations applicable to facilities or stations for wire communications).
Who sponsors HR 8659?
HR 8659 is sponsored by Anna Eshoo (D).
What is the current status of HR 8659?
This bill died with 116th 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 8659?
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