S.Res. 576 · 110th Congress
A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
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Feinstein29 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 22, 2008
- Senate Passed Jul 11, 2008
Designates August 2008 as Digital Television Transition Awareness Month to increase public awareness and encourage consumers to learn about the steps they need to take to retain their television service, including possibly participating in the government coupon program for obtaining converter boxes.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate amended · Jul 11, 2008
Designates August 2008 as Digital Television Transition Awareness Month to increase public awareness and encourage consumers to learn about the steps they need to take to retain their television service, including possibly participating in the government coupon program for obtaining converter boxes.
Encourages consumers to make the transition well before the conversion date (February 17, 2009).
Encourages local nonprofit organizations to assist households in applying for the coupons and installing converter boxes and to educate consumers about websites and other sources of transition information.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
Latest action (Jul 11, 2008): Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 22, 2008
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced May 22, 2008
- Senate Passed Jul 11, 2008
No recorded floor vote found.