111th Congress: Action On Telecommunications & Technology

I am pleased to sponsor legislation and take actions that will support telecommunications and technology, particularly those that are spearheaded by Idahoans. This is not a comprehensive list of all the legislation I have co-sponsored related to telecommunications and technology. You can view a comprehensive list at the Legislation Co-Sponsored Section of this site or through the Library of Congress Thomas site.

Legislation I have co-sponsored in the 111th Congress:

• S.Con.Res 14.  A resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.  Introduced March 30, 2009.
• S. 34.  A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. Introduced January 6, 2009.
  
• S. 47 and S. 71.  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communication services. Introduced January 6, 2009.
• S. 144.  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F.   Introduced January 6, 2009.
  
• S. 515.  A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.  Introduced March 3, 2009.

Other actions I have taken to support Idaho telecommunications and technology initiatives include:

• Advocated for funding for critical Idaho telecommunications and technology projects in FY2010 budget.

 

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