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H.R. 3111 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2003

H.R. 3111 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 17, 2003, sponsored by Richard Burr with 149 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 17, 2003
Co-sponsors
149
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications

What it does

Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to award a grant to each State to carry out a program for making available throughout that State the 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services. Requires a participating State to ensure that at least 50 percent of the resources of the program funded by the grant will be derived from other sources.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 102 Democrats, 46 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 17, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (Oct 6, 2003)

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