S 151 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act to ensure the continuing provision of certain global satellite safety services after the privatization of the business operations of the International Mobile Satellite Organization, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-01-19· Sponsored by Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1999-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act to authorize the President, in order to ensure the continued provision of global maritime distress and safety satellite telecommunications services after the privatization of the business operations of INMARSAT, to maintain U.S. membership in the International Mobile Satellite Organization.…

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