Authored by Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR), Fred Upton (R-MI), Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA)
Extension of Retransmission Authority for Distant SignalsThe bill reauthorizes the retransmission consent provisions for distant signals for five years, ensuring that 1.5 million subscribers in hard-to-reach areas continue to receive vital broadcast programming.
Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA)
Discussion Draft
Authored By Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL)
This bipartisan legislation requires the FCC to make certain changes to its rules within one year, with the goal of improving agency processes and making the commission more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
The bill requires the commission to seek comment and adopt rules that:
Set minimum comment periods for rulemaking proceedings;
Sponsored by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC)
Legislation Protects Seniors from Obama Administration Attack on Medicare Part D
Bipartisan Solutions to Encourage Energy and Cost Savings
PROTECTING JOBS AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY: H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability ActAuthored By Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV)