H.R. 3348 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to extend the interoperable emergency communications grant program through fiscal year 2012.
H.R. 3348 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 27, 2009, sponsored by Joseph Cao with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to extend through FY2012 (under current law, through FY2010) the requirement that the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce make payments from the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund for a grant program to assist public safety agencies in the the acquisition of, deployment of, or training for t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Cao (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: FOR FURTHER ACTION, see H.R. 3633. (Oct 8, 2009)
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