HR 3969 · 108th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.(2004-03-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004 - 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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