S.1715: A bill to amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend the authority of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make grants for the purpose of operating Radio Free Asia.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Sept. 25, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2009

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Bill Summary

Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend the authority of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make grants to operate Radio Free Asia through September 30, 2010.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 25, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.)

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