S. 2315 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to extend the deadline for the INTELSAT initial public offering.
S. 2315 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 8, 2004, sponsored by Conrad Burns.
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
- Apr 8, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-228
What it does
Amends the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to require the initial public offering for INTELSAT to begin on or about June 30, 2005 (currently December 31, 2003), with an authorized extension until December 31, 2005 (currently June 30, 2004).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2004
- Passed the SenateApr 27, 2004
- Passed the HouseMay 5, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentMay 7, 2004
- Became lawMay 18, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-228. (May 18, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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