To 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.

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Bill Number

HR 1771

Introduced

Apr 11, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Crime and Law Enforcement Families Fines (Penalties) Fraud Military communications Military dependents Military personnel Missing in action Science, Technology, Communications Telephone War casualties

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Summary

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.

Actions

Apr 24, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Apr 11, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2003

Introduced in House

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