HB4224: To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to enforce its own forfeiture penalties with respect to violations of restrictions on the use of telephone equipment.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to enforce its own forfeiture penalties with respect to violations of restrictions on the use of telephone equipment.
Plain-language summary
This bill would give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the power to enforce its own penalties for companies or people breaking telephone equipment rules. Currently, the FCC may need other agencies to help enforce these penalties. The bill would let the FCC collect fines directly from violators. This applies to misuse or improper use of telephone equipment and related devices. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in the early stage of review.
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Sponsors
Doris Matsui
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Pat Ryan
Eleanor Norton
Debbie Dingell
Yvette Clarke
Anna Eshoo