Telecommunications Drug Enforcement Act of 1991

Summary

Telecommunications Drug Enforcement Act of 1991 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize a Government attorney or State investigative or law enforcement officer to apply for an order requiring a mobile radio services licensee to discontinue service to a mobile radio unit if an appropriate court finds that there is probable cause to believe that the unit is transmitting or receiving communications in connection with the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of a controlled substance. Outlines application and order content requirements. Requires such mobile unit holder to be notified within three days of issuance of the court order. Preserves all rights of such holder to contest such ruling.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 February 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
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