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H.R. 294 (113th)

To revoke a requirement of Executive Order 13618 with respect to the use of privately owned communications resources by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

15 January 2013

Last action

18 January 2013 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 February 2024

Summary

Revokes a provision of Executive Order 13618 (entitled "Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions") to the extent that it requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to satisfy priority communications requirements through the use of privately owned communications resources. Prohibits: (1) any federal agency or instrumentality from satisfying priority communications requirements through the use of privately owned communications resources, or (2) appropriated funds from being used to take any action that expands the federal government's authority to control such resources.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 January 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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