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A bill to require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.
7/31/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4821
Bill 118 s 4821, also known as the "Communications Use Application Processing Improvement Act," aims to address the issue of executive agencies not meeting the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications. The bill requires these agencies to take specific steps to improve their efficiency in this area.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that communication use applications are processed in a timely manner, as required by law. This is important because delays in processing these applications can have negative consequences for individuals and businesses who rely on communication services.
The bill outlines several measures that executive agencies must take to improve their processing of communication use applications. These measures include implementing new procedures, increasing staffing levels, and utilizing technology to streamline the application process. Overall, the "Communications Use Application Processing Improvement Act" is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of executive agencies in processing communication use applications. By requiring these agencies to take specific steps to meet the statutory deadline for processing these applications, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals and businesses have timely access to the communication services they need.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that communication use applications are processed in a timely manner, as required by law. This is important because delays in processing these applications can have negative consequences for individuals and businesses who rely on communication services.
The bill outlines several measures that executive agencies must take to improve their processing of communication use applications. These measures include implementing new procedures, increasing staffing levels, and utilizing technology to streamline the application process. Overall, the "Communications Use Application Processing Improvement Act" is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of executive agencies in processing communication use applications. By requiring these agencies to take specific steps to meet the statutory deadline for processing these applications, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals and businesses have timely access to the communication services they need.
Current Status of Bill S 4821
Bill S 4821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2024. Bill S 4821 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2024.  Bill S 4821's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4821
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4821
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4821
A bill to require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.
A bill to require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.
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