H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
- Sponsor:
- Frank Pallone, Jr.
- Summary:
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on May 23, 2016
PASSED on May 23, 2016.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 389
voted NO: 2
43 voted present/not voting
Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
H.R. 3998 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and for other purposes.
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
- Sponsor
- Frank Pallone, Jr.
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Emergency communications systems
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet and video services
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 11/16/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 5/23/2016 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act 5/23/2016 This bill PASSED the House 389 voted YES 2 voted NO 43 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 11/16/2015 11/16/2015 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 11/16/2015 Introduced in House 11/17/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. 11/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. 4/18/2016 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/19/2016 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/19/2016 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . 4/25/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/26/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/27/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/28/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 4/28/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 5/23/2016 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-583, Part I. 5/23/2016 Committee on Transportation discharged. Put on a legislative calendar 5/23/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453. 5/23/2016 Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 5/23/2016 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5/23/2016 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3998. 5/23/2016 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5/23/2016 Considered as unfinished business. 5/23/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5/23/2016 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 5/23/2016 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act 5/24/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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