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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by default.

10/22/2007--Introduced.

Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant or deny, within one year, a petition by one or more telecommunications carriers or classes of carriers requesting that the FCC forbear from applying any regulation or provision under the Act. (Current law deems such a petition granted if not denied within one year.)

Latest Actions
  • 07/22/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
  • 10/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2190)
  • 10/22/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.3914 Introduced in House10/27/2007