Broadcast License Reform Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Broadcast License Reform Act of 1987 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to express the policy of the United States that television and radio station licensees should provide meritorious service responsive to the issues, problems, and concerns of their service areas. Requires the Federal Communications Commission, in reviewing applications for the renewal of a license, to grant the application if it finds that during the most recent full-term license period: (1) the licensee has provided meritorious service responsive to the problems of the residents of its service area; (2) no serious violation by the licensee of such Act or the rules, regulations, or policies established under it has occurred; and (3) no other violations by the licensee of such Act or the rules established under it have occurred which, taken together, constitute a pattern of abuse. Authorizes the Commission, if a licensee fails to meet the requirements of the broadcast license renewal procedure, to deny the renewal application or to grant a renewal subject to terms and conditions appropriate for particular circumstances, including renewal for less than the maximum term permitted. Authorizes a licensee, in det…