HR 5149 · 98th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide greater competition in the provision of public radio programming.

Introduced 1984-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1984-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to: (1) decrease the percentage of the funds allocated for public radio from the Broadcasting Fund that shall be available for Corporation of Public Broadcasting grants and contracts for the production or acquisition of public radio programs; and (2) increase the percentage of such funds available for distribution to public radio station licensees and permittees for use, at their discretion, for the production and acquisition of programs.…

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