House
Apr 24, 2003To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service.
Summary
Official
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit making a telephone call or initiating a communication with a telecommunications device in interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly misinform the relative of a member of the armed forces that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with his or her military service.
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Introduced(4/11/03)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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President
Law
Sponsor
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Mr. McCotter
(R) MI – 11
Cosponsors (14)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Apr 24, 2003
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