S. 96 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
S. 96 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 11, 2017, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-129
What it does
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require intermediate providers that offer the capability to transmit voice communications and signaling information from one destination to another, and that charge a rate to any other entity (including an affiliated entity) for such a transmission, to: (1) register with the Federal Communications Commission (FC…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 9, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 14, 2018
- Became lawFeb 26, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-129. (Feb 26, 2018)
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