A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations with respect to certain electronic equipment that is susceptible to radio frequency energy interference; to expedite the issuance of licenses to operate citizens band radio equipment; and to require the Federal Communications Commission to increase the channels available for use in the citizens radio service to 46 channels.

Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the use of protective components in audio and visual electronic equipment which are capable of reducing interference from radio frequency energy. States that in order to expedite the licensing of operators of citizen's band radio transmitters the Commission may authorize any retail dealer selling such transmitters to issue, on a conditional basis, a license furnished by the Commission. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to take such steps as may be necessary to increase the channels available for use in the citizens radio service to 46 channels.

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1. 30 July 1976

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   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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2. 30 July 1976

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   Introduced in House

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3. 30 July 1976

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   Introduced in House

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  summary · EN · 30 July 1976

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• Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-16] · R · Sponsor
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