S 1914 · 93th Congress · International Affairs
Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973
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EnactedLatest: Public law 93-129.(1973-10-19)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1973-10-02
Yea 313Nay 90
PassedHouse · 1973-10-02
Yea 313Nay 90
PassedSenate · 1973-09-06
Yea 76Nay 10
PassedSenate · 1973-09-06
Yea 76Nay 10
FailedSenate · 1973-09-06
Yea 17Nay 69
Plain Language Summary
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Board for International Broadcasting Act - Establishes a Board for International Broadcasting Provides that the Board shall consist of seven members, two of whom shall be ex officio members. States that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, five voting members, one of whom he shall designate as chairman. Sets forth the terms and compensation of the Board. Authorizes the Board to perform specified functions, including: (1) to make grants to Radio Free Eupope and to Radio Liberty; (2) to review and evaluate the mission and operation of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty, and to assess the quality, effectiveness and professional integrity of their broadcasting within the context of the broad foreign policy objectives of the United States; and (3) to encourage the most efficient utilization of available resources by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty and to undertake, or request that Radio Free Europe or Radio Liberty undertake, such studies as may be necessary to identify areas in which the operations of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty may be made more efficient and economical. Provides for an audit of the books, documents, papers, and re…
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Cosponsors (20)
4 Democrats16 Republicans