Recent House Votes Cellular Phone Unlocking – Passage - Vote Passed (295-114, 21 Not Voting) Rep. Chris Gibson voted NO On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that would reverse a 2012 decision by the Library of Congress that made unlocking cell phones for use across wireless carriers illegal as of last January. HR 1123 would allow consumers to disable software protections on their cellphones and connect to mobile carriers of their choosing once their original contract expires. Federal Rule-Making Process – Passage - Vote Passed (236-179, 15 Not Voting) Rep. Chris Gibson voted YES A bill that would make a number of changes to the federal rule-making process passed the House on Thursday. The bill, passed mainly along party lines, would require agencies to consider the costs and benefits of rules and alternatives when issuing regulatory directives. The bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in another agencys rule-making process and would expand the ability of small businesses to challenge federal rules in court. Federal agencies would also be required to make monthly reports of rule-making and post rules online. upcoming: Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - HR3370 On Wednesday, the House is expected to vote on a homeowner flood insurance measure. Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act - HR4118 The House will also vote on a bill delaying penalties for the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:48:36 +0000
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