S. 1227Senate Bill93rd Congress

(LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that all actions at law by carriers for recovery of their lawful charges, or any part thereof, shall be begun…

Official title: A bill to amend section 415 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide for a two-year period of limitations in proceedings against carriers for the recovery of overcharges or damages not based on overcharges.

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(LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that all actions at law by carriers for recovery of their lawful charges, or any part thereof, shall be begun, within two years from the time the cause of action accrues, and not after such date. Provides for a two-year period of limitations under the Federal Communications Act in proceedings against carriers for the recovery of overcharges or damages not based on overcharges. Amends 47 U.S.C. 415

Introduced Mar 14, 1973
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Warren Magnuson

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U.S. Senator · WA

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