H.R.4675: Satellite Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1998

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Oct. 1, 1998
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 1998

Bill Cosponsors

6 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Bill Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to Communications Act of 1934 Title II: Amendments to Title 17, United States Code Satellite Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1998 - Title I: Amendments to Communications Act of 1934 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a satellite carrier from retransmitting the signal of a television broadcast station (TV station) except: (1) with the express authority of the TV station; or (2)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Oct. 1, 1998

Introduced in the House by William J. Tauzin (R-La.)

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