To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the disclosure of information concerning telephone charges, and for other purposes.
Truth in Telephone Billing Act of 1999 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct a telecommunications carrier that is required to contribute to, or is assessed for, any universal service support mechanism, fund, tax, or program to identify on each subscriber's bill: (1) the identity of such mechanism, fund, tax, or program, as well as the governmental authority whose rules require or authorize the contribution or assessment; (2) the basis for such contribution or assessment; and (3) the dollar amount that is being attributed to and collected from such subscriber for such mechanism, fund, tax, or program.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2027)
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-978.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-978.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576.
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