E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998

Summary

E-Rate Policy and Child Protection Act of 1998 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require an elementary or secondary school or library that obtains services or preferential rates or treatment under the Federal universal service support provisions of such Act (concerning telecommunications and information services) to establish a policy with respect to access to material that is inappropriate for children. Provides that, after January 1, 1999, such a school or library may not continue to receive such services, rates, or treatment unless it has filed with the Federal Communications Commission a statement describing such policy.

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Timeline

1. 11 March 1998

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 March 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 March 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 March 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E362)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 23 March 1998

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 March 1998 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 March 1998

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 March 1998

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 March 1998

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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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