Markup of H.R. 4889, H.R. 4167, H.R. 4884, H.R. 4111, H.R. 4190, H.R. 3998, and H.R. 2031, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (April 18, 2016 - April 19, 2016)

Date:

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 5:00 PM

Continuations:

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 2:00 PM

Location:

2123 Rayburn House Office Building

The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a markup on April 18 and 19, 2016. The Subcommittee considered seven bills. On Monday, April 18, the Subcommittee convened at 5:00 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building for opening statements only. It reconvened for votes on Tuesday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.

Livestream - Day One

Livestream - Day Two

Meeting Documents

Key Documents

Memorandum from Ranking Member Pallone to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Pallone

Preliminary Transcript (Day 1)

Preliminary Transcript (Day 2)

Legislation

H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 was favorably forwarded to the full committee, as amended, by a voice vote

Amendment offered by Ranking Member Pallone was defeated by a voice vote

Amendment offered by Chairman Walden was adopted by a voice vote

H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 was favorably forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Eshoowas withdrawn

H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 was favorably forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote

H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 was favorably forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote

H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDy Act) was favorably forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote

H.R. 2031, Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 was favorably forwarded to the full committee by a voice vote

H.R. 4884, the Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) was favorably forwarded to the full committee, amended, by a roll call vote: 17-11

Amendment offered by Rep. Matsuiwas defeated by a roll call vote: 11-16

Amendment offered by Rep. Yarmuth was adopted by a voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Clarke was defeated by a roll call vote: 11-17

Amendment offered by Rep. Lujan was defeated by a roll call vote: 11-17

Amendment offered by Rep. McNerneywas defeated by a roll call vote: 11-17

Subcommittees

Communications and Technology (114th Congress)

Issues:Communications and Technology