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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 734

Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 24, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to replace various reporting requirements with a communications marketplace report that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to publish on its website and submit to Congress every two years assessing: (1) competition in the communications marketplace; (2) deployment of communications capabilities, including whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion; and (3) whether laws, regulations, or regulatory practices pose a barrier to competitive entry or expansion of existing providers of communications services.

Requires the report to describe the FCC's actions in the marketplace and its agenda for the next two years.

Directs the FCC to: (1) compile a list of geographic areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications capability; and (2) consider market entry barriers for entrepreneurs and small businesses in accordance with national policy favoring diversity of media voices, competition, technological advancement, and promotion of the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Requires the FCC's competition assessments to include the aggregate average total amount paid by cable systems for retransmission consent.

(Sec. 3) Repeals or consolidates various reports of the FCC and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including reports on satellite competition, international broadband, video programming, cable industry prices, small business entry barriers, commercial mobile radio, services to minority and diverse audiences, waivers from requirements prohibiting FCC employees from being financially interested in companies subject to FCC regulation, and several other existing reports under such Act.

Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the FCC to determine from the communications marketplace report every two years (currently, in an inquiry initiated each year) whether it must act immediately to accelerate deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities, particularly in elementary and secondary schools, by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition.

What just happenedFeb 25, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Feb 25, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Feb 24, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: CR H1095-1096)

  3. Feb 24, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 24, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 85).(text: CR H1095-1096)

  5. Feb 24, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1101-1102)

  6. Feb 24, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Feb 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 734.

  8. Feb 24, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1095-1098)

  9. Feb 24, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Feb 24, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

  11. Feb 24, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-27.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Feb 24, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-27.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Feb 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  14. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentFeb 24, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to replace various reporting requirements with a communications marketplace report that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to publish on its website and submit to Congress every two years assessing: (1) competition in the communications marketplace; (2) deployment of communications capabilities, including whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion; and (3) whether laws, regulations, or regulatory practices pose a barrier to competitive entry or expansion of existing providers of communications services.

Requires the report to describe the FCC's actions in the marketplace and its agenda for the next two years.

Directs the FCC to: (1) compile a list of geographic areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications capability; and (2) consider market entry barriers for entrepreneurs and small businesses in accordance with national policy favoring diversity of media voices, competition, technological advancement, and promotion of the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Requires the FCC's competition assessments to include the aggregate average total amount paid by cable systems for retransmission consent.

(Sec. 3) Repeals or consolidates various reports of the FCC and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including reports on satellite competition, international broadband, video programming, cable industry prices, small business entry barriers, commercial mobile radio, services to minority and diverse audiences, waivers from requirements prohibiting FCC employees from being financially interested in companies subject to FCC regulation, and several other existing reports under such Act.

Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the FCC to determine from the communications marketplace report every two years (currently, in an inquiry initiated each year) whether it must act immediately to accelerate deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities, particularly in elementary and secondary schools, by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2015

Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to replace various reporting requirements with a communications marketplace report that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to publish on its website and submit to Congress every two years assessing: (1) competition in the communications marketplace; (2) deployment of communications capabilities, including whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion; and (3) whether laws, regulations, or regulatory practices pose a barrier to competitive entry or expansion of existing providers of communications services.

Requires the report to describe the FCC's actions in the marketplace and its agenda for the next two years.

Directs the FCC to: (1) compile a list of geographic areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications capability; and (2) consider market entry barriers for entrepreneurs and small businesses in accordance with national policy favoring diversity of media voices, competition, technological advancement, and promotion of the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Requires the FCC's competition assessments to include the aggregate average total amount paid by cable systems for retransmission consent.

Repeals or consolidates various reports of the FCC and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including reports on satellite competition, international broadband, video programming, cable industry prices, small business entry barriers, commercial mobile radio, services to minority and diverse audiences, waivers from requirements prohibiting FCC employees from being financially interested in companies subject to FCC regulation, and several other existing reports under such Act.

Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the FCC to determine from the communications marketplace report every two years (currently, in an inquiry initiated each year) whether it must act immediately to accelerate deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities, particularly in elementary and secondary schools, by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition.