S. 1694 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program established under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to remain available until expended through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
S. 1694 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2009, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-96
What it does
Requires, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005, that sums made available to administer the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program remain available until expended, but not beyond September 30, 2012.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IV (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2009
- Passed the SenateOct 14, 2009
- Passed the HouseOct 28, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 30, 2009
- Became lawNov 6, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-96. (Nov 6, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Oct 28, 2009 · Passed420–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
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More
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