To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for a moratorium on number reassignment after a disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for a moratorium on number reassignment after a disaster declaration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Immigration, Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H2C022E857F8848D3BD780F761553214D: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2023 or the PHONE Act of 2023.
- Section H86AA8A63F3094E448B2EA11EDE31C2B7: 2. Moratorium on number reassignment after disaster declaration Section 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 251(e)) is amended by adding at the...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for a moratorium on number reassignment after a disaster declaration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Immigration, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for a moratorium on number reassignment after a disaster declaration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Thompson of California (for himself and Mr. Newhouse) introduced …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
a period that— begins on the date of a declaration by the President of a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) with respect to a designated area
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