Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1987

Summary

Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1987 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission for FY 1988 and 1989. Precludes the FCC from enforcing any regulation that prevents the receipt of any information from the Congress. Extends through 1989 the authority for the Commission's travel reimbursement program. Repeals the requirement for the Commission to submit an annual management report to the Congress. Provides for the Commission to review its Schedule of Charges and adjust such schedule to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index every two years after April 1, 1987 (currently April 7, 1986).

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Timeline

1. 15 July 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 July 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 July 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 July 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 July 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

7. 28 July 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 28 July 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 9 October 1987

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 223.

   Source: Calendars

10. 9 October 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-363.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 October 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-363.

    Source: Committee

12. 13 October 1987

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 13 October 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 13 October 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

15. 15 October 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

    Source: Calendars

16. 7 October 1988

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

17. 3 November 1988

    Committee

    For Further Action See S.1048.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 13 October 1987

  Open at official source

• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 October 1987

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 July 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1988