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- H.R.5035
H.R.5035: Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 11, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 10, 2019
- Reported in House - Dec. 9, 2019
- Introduced in House - Nov. 12, 2019
Bill Summary
Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 This bill addresses provisions related to the retransmission of television-station signals and applies consumer-rights and transparency requirements to consumers' cable and satellite services. Specifically, the bill makes permanent a provision that allows a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) to retransmit television-station signals directly to a home if the subscriber receiving the signal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 11, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5035.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9960-9961) |
| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9960-9961)
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| Dec. 9, 2019 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
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| Dec. 9, 2019 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-329.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| June 4, 2019 |
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral.
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| Nov. 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) |