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S.1427: Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (13 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1998 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe regulations to establish a class A license for qualifying low-power television (LPT) stations. Requires notification of LPT licensees of the requirements for class A designation. Requires requesting licensees to submit to the FCC a certification of eligibility based on the requirements of this...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-411.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 717.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Wendell H. Ford (D-Ky.) |