H.R. 3914 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by default.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to editrequire the wiki and be the firstFederal Communications Commission (FCC) to providegrant or deny, within one year, a detailed summarypetition by one or more telecommunications carriers or classes of carriers requesting that the bill!)FCC forbear from applying any regulation or provision under the Act. (Current law deems such a petition granted if not denied within one year.)
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/23/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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== Points in Favor ==

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