HR 11623 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain requirements with respect to the broadcast of games of professional sports clubs.

Introduced 1978-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· 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.(1978-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Renders void any agreement which prohibits the television broadcasting of any regular season professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey game, within a 30 mile radius of the location of such game, for which 95 percent of the tickets of admission for seats have been sold 48 hours prior to game time. Renders void any such agreement regarding a post season game whether or not the required number of tickets have been sold within the required time period. Permits any interested individual to seek injunctive relief to restrain a violation of this Act.…

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