S 2454 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize low-power television stations to provide digital data services to subscribers.

Introduced 2000-04-13· Sponsored by Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.(2000-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize a low-power television (TV) station to utilize its authorized spectrum to provide digital data services to the public by subscription. Requires prior notification to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of such intent. Prohibits the FCC from authorizing any new service, station, or modification that would displace or interfere with a low-power station providing such services. Directs the FCC to prevent interference with TV signal reception from low-power stations providing such services.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]LA