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- H.R.3478
H.R.3478: Local and Independent Television Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Local and Independent Television Protection Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to amend the National Television Multiple Ownership Rule to eliminate the UHF discount by increasing from 50% to 100% the number of attributed television households in an ultrahigh frequency (UHF) television station's designated market area. (The number of attributed television households in a UHF television station's designated...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) |