National Communications Competition and Information Infrastructure Act of 1994

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Telecommunications Infrastructure and Competition Title II: Communications Competitiveness National Communications Competition and Information Infrastructure Act of 1993 - Title I: Telecommunications Infrastructure and Competition - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to state that the duty of a common carrier to furnish communications services includes the duty to furnish that service in accordance with such regulations concerning openness and accessibility of common carrier networks as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may prescribe in the public interest. (Sec. 102) Requires local telephone exchange service carriers to provide equal access to and interconnection with the facilities of the carrier's networks to any other carrier or person providing telecommunications services reasonably requesting such equal access and interconnection, so that the networks are fully interoperable. Directs the FCC to: (1) establish and implement regulations for such equal access and interconnection; and (2) establish reasonable compensation rates to the carrier for such services. Requires the convening of a Federal-State Joint Board to determine equal access and interconnection standards. Preempts contrary State law. Requires local carriers to prepare and file tariffs with respect to services or elements offered to comply with such standards, along with supporting information. Requires the FCC to determine whether a telecommunications service or provider of such service is or will be subject to reasonable competition and to take appropriate action thereafter. Requires the establishment of a Federal-State Joint Board to recommend actions to the FCC and State commissions for the preservation of universal service. Directs the FCC, at least once every three years, to review standards and requirements concerning equal access, interconnection, and the preservation of universal service, and take appropriate action thereafter. Requires such review to include a study of rural phone service. Includes among the duties of a communications service provider the duty to furnish such service in accordance with regulations concerning functionality and reliability as established by the FCC. Directs the FCC to initiate an inquiry to consider rules and policies necessary to make open platform service (a switched, end-to-end digital telecommunications service) available to all subscribers at reasonable rates. Provides for regulations, oversight, and determination as to whether such requirements would result in adverse competitive impact. Directs the FCC to establish network reliability and quality performance measures to ensure the continued maintenance and evolution of common carrier facilities and service. Provides certain regulatory exemptions for rural areas. (Sec. 103) Directs the FCC to: (1) issue a final determination within 180 days after a complaint concerning an alleged discriminatory interconnection; and (2) provide for the expedited licensing of new technologies or services related to the furnishing of telecommunications services. (Sec. 105) Requires any application filed by a provider of telephone exchange service for authority to construct or extend a line to address the means by which such construction or extension will meet the network access needs of individuals with disabilities. Title II: Communications Competitiveness - Amends the Act to allow a common telecommunications services carrier to provide video programming (cable TV service) directly to subscribers in its telephone service area, as long as the video programming is provided through a video programming affiliate that is separate from such carrier (with separate books, records and accounts). Sets forth rules and regulations concerning interaction and business transactions between a common carrier and an affiliate with respect to the provision of video programming services. Requires the common carrier with a video programming affiliate to establish a video platform (a listing and description of video services offered) and to provide capacity (open channels) in its video programming for unaffiliated video program providers. Prohibits a common carrier from: (1) cross-subsidizing costs of telephone service with costs of video programming service among its customers; and (2) buying out a cable system located within its telephone exchange area and owned by an unaffiliated person. (Sec. 201) Directs the FCC to convene a Federal-State Joint Board to establish practices, classifications, and regulations necessary to ensure proper jurisdictional separation and cost allocation of establishing and providing a video platform and allocations of those costs between regulated and unregulated services, including affiliated video programming. Provides for: (1) the applicability of franchising and other requirements; and (2) rural area exemptions from certain provisions of this title.

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Timeline

1. 22 November 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 November 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 November 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 November 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3114-3115)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 20 December 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 January 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 February 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 February 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 3 February 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E112)

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 9 February 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 1 March 1994

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

12. 1 March 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 16 March 1994

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

    Source: Committee

14. 16 March 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

15. 24 June 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.

    Source: Calendars

16. 24 June 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-560.

    Source: Committee

17. 24 June 1994

    Passed

    Mr. Markey asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce have until midnight on June 24 to file a report on H.R. 3636. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

18. 24 June 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-560.

    Source: Committee

19. 28 June 1994

    Floor

    Laid on the table. See H.R. 3626 for further action.

    Source: Floor

20. 28 June 1994

    Floor

    Mr. Markey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

21. 28 June 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

22. 28 June 1994

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3626 and H.R. 3636.

    Source: Floor

23. 28 June 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

24. 28 June 1994

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll No. 293).

    Source: Floor

25. 28 June 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll No. 293).

    Source: Floor

26. 28 June 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5216-5248)

    Source: Floor

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Reported in House · 24 June 1994 · Download file
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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Levy, David A. [R-NY-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
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