HR 1957 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

International Communications Reorganization Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]· House

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Latest: Reported to House by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 98-100 (Part II).(1981-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Communications Reorganization Act of 1981 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President for five years the Council on International Communications and Information (Council). Directs the Council to: (1) review any action or proposed action under specified Executive Orders; (2) coordinate the policies and activities of Federal agencies involving international communications and information; and (3) review all policy determinations and proposed policy statements by such agencies relating to international communications and information, except actions or determinations made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Sets forth the powers of the Council. Directs all Federal agencies to provide the Council with information it deems necessary to perform its functions. Prohibits any agency from acting with respect to international communications or information without prior review by the Council unless such action is made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Directs the Council to establish an Advisory Committee on International Communications (Committee). Establishes an interagency committee to advise the Council on problems…

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Cosponsors (12)

10 Democrats2 Republicans