HR 1977 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1985-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1985 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for reviewing petitions to deny broadcast license applications. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station licensee unless the actions of the licensee evidence such serious disregard for the Communications Act and for the rules and policies of the FCC that denial of the application is justified. Prohibits the FCC from considering the applications of other persons for a broadcast station's facilities when the FCC is acting upon a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station. Permits persons holding construction permits or station licenses to transfer the permit or license without first obtaining an FCC finding that the transfer serves the public interest. Requires the FCC to be notified of such transfer. Provides for public notice of the transfer. Provides for disposition by the FCC of objections to such transfer. Prohibits the FCC from considering whether the public interest would be served by the transfer. Repeals certain provisions relatin…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans