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110th Congress · 2007–2009
S. 609

A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service con…

Science, Technology, Communications Senate 32 cosponsors
Latest action: Star Print ordered on S. 609. · February 27, 2007
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Star Print ordered on S. 609.

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Sponsor Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Official title A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
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Vote Files, "S. 609 (110th Congress): A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not sub…," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-s609

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Vote Files. (2026, October 12). S. 609 (110th Congress): A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not sub… [Bill record]. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-s609

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Vote Files. "S. 609 (110th Congress): A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not sub…." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 14, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-s609.

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Published October 25, 2011Universal Service Fund: Background and Options for Reform (PDF)
CRS · Reports · RL33979

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