Advanced Internet Communications Services Act of 2004

Summary

Advanced Internet Communications Services Act of 2004 - Requires an advanced Internet communications service to be considered: (1) an interstate service; and (2) neither a telecommunications service nor an information service for purposes of the Communications Act of 1934. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and States from regulating the rates, charges, terms, or conditions for, entry into, or exit from the provision of advanced Internet communications service, subject to provisions of this Act giving the FCC exclusive authority to regarding such services. Requires the FCC, to the extent technically feasible and economically reasonable, to impose requirements or obligations on advanced Internet communications voice service providers in order to: (1) ensure that appropriate E-911 services are available to users of such services; (2) provide access for persons with disabilities; (3) contribute directly to the universal service fund; and (4) provide for just and reasonable compensation for use of the public switched telephone network. Directs the FCC to ensure that such requirements or obligations apply equally to all advanced Internet communications voice service providers. Prohibits the FCC or any State from regulating the underlying Internet Protocol transmission networks, facilities, or equipment in a manner that results in unequal application of regulations.

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Timeline

1. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 July 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 July 2004 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 July 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 July 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 July 2004

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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