Connie Morella said "In passing H.R. 2460, we do not intend to direct the FCC to act in one way or another on the pending petition for reconsideration that she has described. If the FCC were to change its rules, however, I think it is important for Members to understand that even though they did change those rules, the bill would still prevent the use, possession, production, and so forth, of hardware or software to insert or modify electronic serial numbers or other telecommunication identifying information to create extension phones. If the FCC does decide that a change in its rules serves the public interest, I would be willing to consider amending section 1029 in such a way as to conform the bill to the spirit of the FCC's decision, yet still making sure that this equipment would be unlikely to fall into the hands of criminals." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 26, 1998

In passing H.R. 2460, we do not intend to direct the FCC to act in one way or another on the pending petition for reconsideration that she has described. If the FCC were to change its rules, however, I think it is important for Members to understand that even though they did change those rules, the bill would still prevent the use, possession, production, and so forth, of hardware or software to insert or modify electronic serial numbers or other telecommunication identifying information to create extension phones. If the FCC does decide that a change in its rules serves the public interest, I would be willing to consider amending section 1029 in such a way as to conform the bill to the spirit of the FCC's decision, yet still making sure that this equipment would be unlikely to fall into the hands of criminals.

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Connie Morella

Maryland

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing H.R. 2460 and its implications for FCC rules and telecommunications regulations.

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