HR 4440 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

To authorize appropriations to expand and enhance United States international broadcasting operations around the world, specifically enhancing the depth and scope of programming throughout the People's Republic of China.

Introduced 2000-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.(2000-05-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes additional appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for FY 2001 for Broadcasting Capitol Improvements, and for FY 2000 and 2001 for International Broadcasting Operations to: (1) increase personnel for the Program Development Office to enhance marketing programming; (2) strengthen Radio Free Asia's presence in Asia, including expanding news research, production, expansion of call-in shows capability, and website-Internet enhancement; and (3) make Voice of America enhancements, including the opening of four new news bureaus in Asia, enhancement of TV Mandarin, and an increase in stringer presence abroad.…

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