HR 5176 · 98th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Satellite Television Viewing Rights Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-6]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1984-03-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Satellite Television Viewing Rights Act of 1984 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize any person to manufacture, import, distribute, sell, or lease equipment for use in receiving satellite television programming, and to receive satellite programming which is not encrypted, without obligation to any person. Allows any person to receive encrypted programming decoded for private viewing upon compliance with rates, terms, and conditions established by agreement or by the Federal Communications Commission. Prohibits any person from manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, or leasing equipment intended for the unauthorized reception and decoding of encrypted programming by persons not complying with such requirements. Prohibits any producer or distributor of encrypted programming from requiring a person to purchase or lease decoding equipment from a specific source in order to receive such programming. Prohibits any owner of such programming from restricting the availability of such programming for private viewing, except as provided under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to establish rates, terms, and conditions governing a person's rights to view encrypted pro…

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17 Democrats3 Republicans