To cut $2,000,000,000 from the converter box subsidy program.
What it does: Replaces “$3,000,000,000” with “$1,000,000,000”
Sen. John Ensign (R-NV)What it changes
1 change to S. 1932 · shown in the bill's text
Replaces “$3,000,000,000” with “$1,000,000,000”
In S. 1932 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(c) Payments Authorized.--The Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary's designee shall make payments from the Fund in the following amounts, for the following programs, and in the following order:
(1)
[struck: $3,000,000,000][inserted: $1,000,000,000] for a program to assist consumers in the purchase of converter boxes that convert a digital television signal to an analog television signal, and any amounts unexpended or unobligated at the conclusion of the program shall be used for the program described in paragraph (3).(2) $200,000,000 for a program to convert low-power television stations and television translator stations from analog to digital, and any amounts unexpended or unobligated at the conclusion of the program shall be used for the program described in paragraph (3).
Original wording
On page 94, line 7, strike “$3,000,000,000” and insert “$1,000,000,000”.
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As printed
SA 2368. Mr. ENSIGN (for himself, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sununu, and Mr. McCain) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1932, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95); as follows:
On page 94, line 7, strike “$3,000,000,000” and insert “$1,000,000,000”.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12309)
November 3, 2005
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12309)
November 3, 2005
Proposed amendment SA 2368 withdrawn in Senate.
November 3, 2005
Senate amendment submitted
November 2, 2005
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2368 proposed by Senator Ensign.
November 2, 2005
Amendment SA 2368 proposed by Senator Ensign. (consideration: CR S12207-12210; text: CR S12207) To cut $2,000,000,000 from the converter box subsidy program.
November 2, 2005