HR 8014 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Communications Commission Reorganization and Reform Act

Introduced 1975-06-18· Sponsored by Rep. Macdonald, Torbert H. [D-MA-7]· 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.(1975-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Communications Commission Reorganization and Reform Act - Decreases the number of Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission from seven to five. Requires Senate confirmation of the Presidentially appointed Chairman of the Commission. Revises the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to the composition of the staffs of the Commissioners. Requires each Commission employee engaged in any significant policymaking decision to make public disclosure of any meetings or communications with persons outside the Commission concerning any pending Commission policy decision. Requires the Commission to issue a written statement concerning any waiver or departure which it makes or authorizes from its established procedure. Directs the Commission to submit to Congress proposed legislation at any time it determines that additional legislation is necessary. Requires the Commission to provide all documents, as the term is defined in this Act, to Congressional committees which submit written requests for such documents. Declares that each meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public, except under specified circumstances. Requires the Commission to repor…

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