HR 5752 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to make certain revisions in procedures applicable to the renewal of broadcasting station licenses.

Introduced 1982-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1982-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a broadcast station license renewal application if the licensee has operated the station during the most recent license period: (1) in a manner which serves the public interest; and (2) without serious violations of related regulations or treaties. Directs the FCC to deny a renewal application and to consider applications for a construction permit for that station if the FCC determines that a broadcast station licensee has not met the requirements for license renewal.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans