House Bill 2636
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To establish an independent inspector general for the Federal Communications Commission.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2636
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (Currently, the FCC appoints the FCC Inspector General.)
May 24, 2017
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05/24/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
05/24/2017
Introduced in House
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