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- H.R.3258
H.R.3258: Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Feb. 25, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 3, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (23 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1998 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend permanently (currently terminates on March 31, 1999) the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) determine the reasonableness of cable television programming rates; and (2) in appropriate cases, reduce such rates.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| Feb. 25, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |