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JAWBONE Act

6/29/2026, 6:12 AM

Summary of Bill S 4749

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 4749 aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Federal cause of action specifically targeted at addressing jawboning. The bill may include provisions outlining the process, scope, and enforcement of this new cause of action related to jawboning activities within the realm of communications.

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Current Status of Bill S 4749

Bill S 4749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2026. Bill S 4749 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2026.  Bill S 4749's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4749

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4749

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4749

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to create a Federal cause of action to address jawboning, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to create a Federal cause of action to address jawboning, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Lilith Michael

1,120

2 months ago

I can't believe this bill is even being considered. How will it impact our future?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4749

Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
TexasRepublican
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat

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