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S.2494: Multichannel Video Competition Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 17, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Multichannel Video Competition Act of 1998 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that the mandatory local television signal carriage provisions of such Act shall apply no later than January 1, 2002, to satellite carriers retransmitting television (TV) broadcast signals. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt regulations to facilitate the provision of all qualified local commercial and noncommercial TV stations,...
(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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Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 105-1024.
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| Sept. 17, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |