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H.R.2682: Agricultural News and Rural Content Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (7 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Agricultural News and Rural Content Act of 2019 This bill requires certain video programming distributors, such as cable providers, to use at least 1% of their channel capacity to transmit channels of programming that serve the needs and interests of rural areas. Among other requirements, distributors shall (1) use the same transmission technology used to transmit the majority of the high-definition channels they provide, and (2) include such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| May 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mike D. Rogers (R-Ala.) |