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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission, to consolidate certain reporting obligations of the Commission, and to update certain other provisions of such Act, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill S 253
Bill 114 s 253 aims to make changes to the Communications Act of 1934 in order to improve transparency and efficiency within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The bill seeks to streamline the procedures followed by the FCC, consolidate certain reporting requirements, and update various provisions of the Act.
The main goal of the bill is to enhance transparency within the FCC by making the agency's processes more clear and accessible to the public. This includes requiring the FCC to provide more detailed explanations for its decisions and actions, as well as making its procedures more efficient and streamlined.
Additionally, the bill aims to consolidate certain reporting obligations of the FCC, which will help reduce administrative burdens and improve the agency's overall effectiveness. By updating various provisions of the Communications Act, the bill also seeks to modernize the FCC's regulatory framework and ensure that it remains relevant in today's rapidly changing telecommunications landscape. Overall, Bill 114 s 253 is focused on improving the operations of the FCC and ensuring that the agency is able to effectively carry out its mission of regulating the communications industry in a transparent and efficient manner.
The main goal of the bill is to enhance transparency within the FCC by making the agency's processes more clear and accessible to the public. This includes requiring the FCC to provide more detailed explanations for its decisions and actions, as well as making its procedures more efficient and streamlined.
Additionally, the bill aims to consolidate certain reporting obligations of the FCC, which will help reduce administrative burdens and improve the agency's overall effectiveness. By updating various provisions of the Communications Act, the bill also seeks to modernize the FCC's regulatory framework and ensure that it remains relevant in today's rapidly changing telecommunications landscape. Overall, Bill 114 s 253 is focused on improving the operations of the FCC and ensuring that the agency is able to effectively carry out its mission of regulating the communications industry in a transparent and efficient manner.
Current Status of Bill S 253
Bill S 253 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2015. Bill S 253 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 26, 2015. Bill S 253's most recent activity was Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. as of September 28, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 253
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 253
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 253
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