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H.R.5788: To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights, and for other purposes.

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October 20, 2008 The Hangup Act - following the money

Now that the public has pretty much lost interest in HR 5788, the so-called HANG UP Act (Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act), the airline industry seems to be the only group that really cares much about it any more. ...

October 09, 2008 Cell Phone Chatter on U.S. Flights « OUT On The Porch

The measure, H.R. 5788, comes a week after the European Union voted to allow cell phone use on commercial flights. “Last year was one of the worst on record for flight cancellations, delays and lost luggage,” bill co-sponsor Rep. ...

October 02, 2008 Video Post - Secure VoWiFi phone call from 35000 feet.

As for the future of in-flight calling, that is unclear with Bill HR 5788 currently being considered, which if passed would ban voice communications on any device in-flight. We aren’t sure either if we want our neighbors on the plane ...

October 01, 2008 RickSeaney.com » Cliff Notes Version: ABCNews.com Column - Steamed ...

Contact your congressperson to vote FOR HR 5788 - a bill to prevent cell phone use on planes. Comment by lynn williams — October 2, 2008 @ 3:46 pm. What’s all the fuss about chatter on air planes? I can never get a signal at 30000 ft. ...

September 18, 2008 One of the Great Bill Names of All Time

Here’s the latest vote on HR 5788, the Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008. Click to vote, comment, learn more, or edit the wiki article about the bill. And, hey, don’t be against it because of the name. ...

August 14, 2008 chatter rising over phones on planes

if passed, hr 5788 would “establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.” despite mr. defazio’s concerns, however, “predictions that in-flight mobile phone usage .

August 01, 2008 Bill to ban in-flight mobile phone calls goes to House

introduced HR 5788, or the HANG UP (Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace) Act in April of this year, and it was approved in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Thursday. DeFazio presents the bill (PDF here) not so much ...

August 01, 2008 Bill to ban in-flight mobile phone calls goes to House

introduced HR 5788, or the HANG UP (Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace) Act in April of this year, and it was approved in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Thursday. DeFazio presents the bill (PDF here) not so much ...

August 01, 2008 Congress acting fast to ban in-flight phone calls -- yours, not ...

HR 5788, The Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 (aka HANG UP), was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. USA Today recounts the anecdotes...

August 01, 2008 gawker posted a blog entry

Congress acting fast to ban in-flight phone calls -- yours, not theirs [Politics] HR 5788, The Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 (aka HANG UP), was approved by the House Transportation and... Valleywag ...

August 01, 2008 US in-flight cell phone call ban legislation advances closer to ...

The bill, designated HR 5788, wouldn’t ban Internet access, e-mail or text-messaging. Cellular calls on US flights have been illegal because of concerns about interference with both aviation systems on board and cellular networks on the ...

August 01, 2008 Airlines :: RE: Cellphones

The bill number for "Hang Up" is HR 5788. It appears that you won't be able to use voice commands on your computer if this bill passes. You can use a phone installed in the plane, though. Except for cost, what's the difference between ...

August 01, 2008 No Mobiles on Planes?

HR 5788, "The Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008," was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 31, 2008. That does not necessarily mean anything much. It is just a committee vote, ...

August 01, 2008 Congress acting fast to ban in-flight phone calls -- yours, not ...

HR 5788, The Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 (aka HANG UP), was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. USA Today recounts the anecdotes... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

August 01, 2008 SM Friday: House To Do Important Business On In-Flight Calls!

The bill, designated HR 5788, wouldn’t ban Internet access, e-mail or text-messaging. Polls also show an overwhelming number of Americans want our oil companies to drill on our property, but Her Royal Majesty Nancy and the Democrats ...

July 31, 2008 SM Friday: House To Do Important Business On In-Flight Calls ...

The bill, designated H.R. 5788, wouldn’t ban Internet access, e-mail or text-messaging. Polls also show an overwhelming number of Americans want our oil companies to drill on our property, but Her Royal Majesty Nancy and the Democrats ...

July 31, 2008 In-Flight Cell Call Ban Advances in Congress - CIO.com - Business ...

The bill, designated H.R. 5788, wouldn't ban Internet access, e-mail or text-messaging. In a Harris Interactive survey earlier this year commissioned by Yahoo's Connected Life Americas division, 74 percent of respondents said cell phone ...

July 31, 2008 Mobile Phones on Airplanes: Thumbs Up or Hang Up? | Advice and Opinion

The associated House of Representatives bill, called H.R. 5788, is now set to move on to the House for full approval, and companion legislation also would need the thumbs up from both the Senate and President Bush before becoming ...

July 31, 2008 House Transportation Committee moves to ban in-flights calls.

What it does not cover and you can still use according to Cnet.com is in-flight texting, wifi, and emailing. Here, just check out the bill for yourself. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR5788:

May 18, 2008 CQ Politics | DeFazio Downloads a New Tone On Cell Phone Usage in ...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will mark up a DeFazio bill ( HR 5788 ) Thursday that would prohibit commercial airline passengers from chatting on a mobile device. Dubbed the “Hang Up Act,” the bill would ensure ...

May 02, 2008 Spliced feed for b5media Travel and Culture Channel Feed

Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon has introduced HR 5788 or the HANG UP Act. (HANG UP is an acronym for Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace.) The act would prohibit the use of cell phone conversations during flight. ...

May 01, 2008 SHHHHHH! Bill Introduced that Would Ban Cell Phone Use During Flight

Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon has introduced HR 5788 or the HANG UP Act. (HANG UP is an acronym for Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace.) The act would prohibit the use of cell phone conversations during flight. ...

April 27, 2008 This is Why I Voted for DeFazio I am extremely proud of my ...

The bill, called HR 5788, says the following (the full text found at govtrack.us):. Introduced in House: This is the original text of the bill as it was written by its sponsor and submitted to the House for consideration. ...

April 17, 2008 tell congress to hang up on the hangup act

the proposed law, hr 5788, the hang up act, halting airplane noise to give us peace act, would insure that voice communication does not happen on us flights. "the public doesn’t want to be subjected to people talking on their cell ...

April 17, 2008 us law makers seek ban on in-flight calls

hr 5788, the hang up act, halting airplane noise to give us peace act, would insure that voice communication does not happen on us flights. i’m not sure it’s fair for the government to tell people where they can, and can not talk. ...

April 17, 2008 US Reps Introduce Bill Banning Cellphone Use On Airplanes ...

James Oberstar (D - MN), have submitted HR 5788, or what they have handily named the HANG UP Act--Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act. "The public doesn't want to be subjected to people talking on their cell phones on an already ...

April 17, 2008 Laws are being proposed to Ban Phones in Planes by US Politicans ...

The proposed law, HR 5788, the HANG UP Act, Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act, would insure that voice communication does not happen on US flights. The legislation only prohibits voice communications in-flight but passengers ...

April 16, 2008 bill would ban cell phone chatter on us flights

the measure, hr 5788, comes a week after the european union voted to allow cell phone use on commercial flights. "last year was one of the worst on record for flight cancellations, delays and lost luggage," bill co-sponsor rep. ...

April 16, 2008 Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: HR 5788: Halting Airplane Noise ...

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

April 16, 2008 hr 5788: to amend title 49, united states code, to establish ...

hr 5788: to amend title 49, united states code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights, and for other purposes was introduced yesterday by rep. ...