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- H.R.4449
H.R.4449: Satellite Access to Local Stations Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Aug. 6, 1998
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Satellite Access to Local Stations Act - Amends Federal copyright law to cite circumstances under which the secondary transmission by a satellite carrier of a primary transmission of a television broadcast station into the station's local market shall be subject to statutory licensing. Sets forth reporting requirements for a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to such licensing requirements. Precludes any royalty...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| Aug. 6, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |