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S.4067: Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (11 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006 - Grants a satellite carrier under an injunction for certain secondary transmission violations a statutory license to provide distant network stations in specified local markets under prescribed conditions. Requires a satellite carrier as a condition of license use to deposit escrow funds with the Copyright Office. Imposes monetary penalties for license violations. Terminates such license authority...
(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 the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |