Introduced
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To require cell phone companies to let military personnel called to active duty for at least 180 days out of their cell phone contract without penalties. This would also apply to the service member’s spouse. The bill authorizes civil penalties of up to $2,000 on a cell phone provider who violates the mandate.
Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
