H.R. 3914 · 110th Congress

Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-10-22
Latest action
2008-07-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Summary

Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant or deny, within one year, a petition by one or more telecommunications carriers or classes of carriers requesting that the FCC forbear from applying any regulation or provision under the Act. (Current law deems such a petition granted if not denied within one year.)