Congress: 108th

Sponsor: Representative Upton, Fred (11/20/2004)

Committees: House - Energy and Commerce

Description: To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration Organization Act to facilitate the reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users; to improve, enhance, and promote the Nation's homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through the use of enhanced 911 services, to further upgrade Public Safety Answering Point capabilities and related functions in receiving E-911 calls, and to support in the construction and operation of a ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system; and to provide that funds received as universal service contributions under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 and the universal service support programs established pursuant thereto are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act, for a period of time.

Lastest Action: 12/23/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-494. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)

Official: H.R.5419 -- 108th Congress