HR 7621 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish orderly procedures for the consideration of applications for renewal of broadcast licenses.

Introduced 1973-05-09· Sponsored by Rep. Breckinridge, John B. [D-KY-6]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that no broadcasting license, or application for renewal therefore, shall be granted for a term of longer than five years. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to issue license renewals providing that the applicant has not demonstrated a repeated and willful disregard for law or the Commission's regulations. Provides that such demonstration shall be weighed against the renewal applicant.…

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