S. 1629, The Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007

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S. 1629 would request a study by the Federal Communications Commission on the interference caused by broadband Internet transmission over power lines.

Detailed Summary

Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation respecting the interference potential of systems that transmit broadband Internet services over power lines.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/14/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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