HR 13586 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

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

Introduced 1978-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.…

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