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Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015
4/7/2025, 2:56 PM
Summary of Bill S 421
Bill 114 s 421, also known as the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, aims to make changes to the way the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) operates. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 10, 2015 by Senator Dean Heller.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the FCC. This includes requiring the FCC to publish the text of proposed regulations online at least 21 days before voting on them, allowing for public comment on the proposals. The bill also requires the FCC to conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed regulations to ensure they are in the public interest.
Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the FCC's decision-making process by setting deadlines for the agency to act on certain matters. This is intended to prevent unnecessary delays in the FCC's decision-making process and ensure that the agency is able to respond to issues in a timely manner. Overall, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the FCC's operations, ultimately benefiting the American public by ensuring that the agency is accountable and responsive to their needs.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the FCC. This includes requiring the FCC to publish the text of proposed regulations online at least 21 days before voting on them, allowing for public comment on the proposals. The bill also requires the FCC to conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed regulations to ensure they are in the public interest.
Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the FCC's decision-making process by setting deadlines for the agency to act on certain matters. This is intended to prevent unnecessary delays in the FCC's decision-making process and ensure that the agency is able to respond to issues in a timely manner. Overall, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the FCC's operations, ultimately benefiting the American public by ensuring that the agency is accountable and responsive to their needs.
Current Status of Bill S 421
Bill S 421 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2015. Bill S 421 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2015. Bill S 421's most recent activity was By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-425. Minority views filed. as of December 20, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 421
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 421
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 421
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