United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1311 (101st)
Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act
Introduced
8 March 1989
Last action
23 March 1989 · Committee
Status
For Further Action See H.R.1487.
Sponsors
Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
26 August 2025
Summary
Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act - Directs the United States Information Agency (USIA) to provide television broadcasting to Cuba. Requires that any such television broadcasting be in accordance with all Voice of America standards. Requires the Director of the USIA to establish a Television Marti Service to be responsible for all television broadcasts to Cuba. Requires that all broadcasting by such Service avoid interference with any domestic television broadcasting. Amends the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act to rename the Advisory Board for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba as the Advisory Board for Broadcasting to Cuba. Specifies that such Board shall be responsible for both Radio Marti and Television Marti. Authorizes assistance to the USIA from other Government agencies to carry out the requirements of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and 1991.
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Timeline
8 March 1989
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 1989
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 1989
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 March 1989
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
Source: Committee
23 March 1989
Committee
For Further Action See H.R.1487.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Cosponsor
- · hsfa00 · Standing
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/1311
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/1311
- us · 101-hr-1311 · source updated 26 August 2025