To require the National Telecommunications and Information of the Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a satellite-based educational network to provide educational programming to African children.
Mickey Leland Telecommunications and Education Assistance to Africa Act of 1993 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a feasibility study identifying the opportunities, facilities, programming, and other resources necessary for establishment of networks using modern telecommunications technologies to provide educational and other training essential to ensure growth and opportunities in Africa, paying particular attention to educational needs and opportunities in rural and remote areas.
Directs such: (1) Administration to identify resources and programs of governmental, nongovernmental, and multinational agencies that may be deployed promptly and economically; and (2) study to identify any legal, procedural, or technical impediments to the establishment of such a network or networks and the appropriate steps to remove such impediments.
Sets forth reporting requirements.
Authorizes appropriations.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1844)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
For Further Action See H.R.2639.
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