Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cable Telecommunications Act of 1983 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) jurisdiction over broadband telecommunications in accordance with this Act and other applicable laws. Grants State and local governments the authority to award cable franchises within their jurisdictions in accordance with this Act. Prohibits any Federal agency, State or local government, or franchising authority from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Specifies exceptions to such prohibition to: (1) allow enforcement of Federal antitrust laws; and (2) prohibit any State or local government from acquiring an ownership interest in any cable system at less than fair market value. Prohibits any such government that does acquire a cable system from owning or controlling the programming, except as specified in this Act. Authorizes the FCC to conduct inquiries and submit information to the U.S. Trade Representative concerning the access U.S. cable enterprises have to markets in countries of foreign persons who seek access to U.…