H.R. 2312 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
ORBIT Technical Corrections Act of 2003
H.R. 2312 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 3, 2003, sponsored by John Shimkus with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-39
What it does
ORBIT Technical Corrections Act of 2003 - Amends the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to: (1) extend until June 30, 2004, the deadline for conducting an initial public offering of securities for the successor entities of Inmarsat; and (2) allow the Federal Communications Commission to extend such deadline to not later than December 31, 2004.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Shimkus (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 12, 2003
- Passed the SenateJun 20, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJun 24, 2003
- Became lawJun 30, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-39. (Jun 30, 2003)
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- S. 2896: A bill to modify and extend certain privatization requirements of the Communications Satellite Act…
- H.R. 4516: Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004
- H.R. 5245: To extend the liability indemnification regime for the commercial space transportation industry.
- H.R. 5382: Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004
- H.R. 5419: To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration Organization Act to…
- H.R. 34: Energy and Science Research Investment Act of 2003
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