HR 13015 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Communications Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-06-07)
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Communications Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares that the provisions of this Act apply to: (1) any interstate or foreign telecommunications which originate or are received within the United States, or which are both originated and received within the United States; (2) any person engaged within the United States in such telecommunications; and (3) the licensing and regulation of broadcasting facilities and nonbroadcasting radio facilities. Title II: Communications Regulatory Commission - Establishes the Communications Regulatory Commission, an independent regulatory agency. Directs the Commission to be composed of five Commissioners appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a sunset review of the Commission and its programs every ten years. Terminates the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to Title VIII of this Act. Establishes, within the Commission, an Office of Consumer Assistance. Requires the Office to: (1) assure that the interests of consumers are presented and considered in a timely manner by the Commission in the formulation of policies, in rulemaking and other proceedings conducted by the Commission, and …
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