S 1668 · 107th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-08· Sponsored by Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2001-11-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2001 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any broadcast license, permit, or operating authority from being granted to or held by a corporation, joint venture, partnership, other business organization, trust, or other entity controlled by a foreign government or its representatives. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from waiving the application of such prohibition. Sets forth: (1) tests for determining foreign control; and (2) enforcement mechanisms, including revocation and reassignment.…

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