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.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-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, and also adopt an amendment establishing that the bill's mandate would not apply to prepaid cell phone services.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
