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H.R. 294

To revoke a requirement of Executive Order 13618 with respect to the use of privately owned communications resources by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Revokes a provision of Executive Order 13618 (entitled "Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions") to the extent that it requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to satisfy priority communications requirements through the use of privately owned communications resources.

Prohibits: (1) any federal agency or instrumentality from satisfying priority communications requirements through the use of privately owned communications resources, or (2) appropriated funds from being used to take any action that expands the federal government's authority to control such resources.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11](R-FL)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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