Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-102

§39 Amendment, Modification, Etc., of Rights Granted

Title 47 › CHAPTER 2 — SUBMARINE CABLES › § 39

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Congress can change or cancel any rights given under sections 34 to 39. That applies to any government, person, or company—none of those rights are permanent.

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Title 47, §39

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No right shall accrue to any government, person, or corporation under the terms of sections 34 to 39 of this title that may not be rescinded, changed, modified, or amended by the Congress.

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Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Submarine Cable Act which comprises this chapter.

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47 U.S.C. § 39

Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102