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H.R. 1379 (103rd)

International Broadcasting Act of 1993

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Introduced

17 March 1993

Last action

30 March 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 August 2025

Summary

International Broadcasting Act of 1993 - Sets forth standards for Government-supported international broadcasting. Authorizes the President to: (1) assign responsibility for the functions of such broadcasting to any Federal agency; (2) make grants to carry out specified functions to any public or private entity; and (3) delegate U.S. Information Agency satellite and television authorities under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to any Federal agency. Repeals the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973. Amends the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act to repeal provisions regarding the Advisory Board for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E676-677)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 March 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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