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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website the text of any item that is adopted by vote of the Commission not later than 24 hours after receipt of dissenting statements from all Commissioners wishing to submit such a statement with respect to such item.

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Summary of Bill HR 2589

Bill 114 hr 2589, also known as the "Transparency in FCC Decision Making Act," aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to increase transparency within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The bill requires the FCC to publish the text of any item that is adopted by a vote of the Commission on its website within 24 hours of receiving dissenting statements from all Commissioners who wish to submit such a statement.

This legislation is designed to ensure that the public has timely access to information about FCC decisions and the reasoning behind them. By requiring the publication of both the majority decision and any dissenting statements, the bill aims to promote accountability and transparency within the FCC.

The bill does not specify any penalties for non-compliance, but it is intended to create a culture of openness and accountability within the FCC. Supporters of the bill argue that increased transparency will lead to better decision-making and increased public trust in the FCC. Overall, Bill 114 hr 2589 seeks to improve the transparency of the FCC decision-making process by requiring the prompt publication of all adopted items and dissenting statements on the FCC's website.

Current Status of Bill HR 2589

Bill HR 2589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2015. Bill HR 2589 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2015.  Bill HR 2589's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 24, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2589

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2589

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

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