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H.R. 2385 (98th)

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide equity to daytime radio broadcasters.

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Introduced

24 March 1983

Last action

5 April 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5]

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Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from restricting the hours of operation or reducing the operating power of any AM broadcast station if: (1) such restriction or reduction would prevent the station from operating at full daytime power from two hours before sunrise until two hours after sunset; and (2) operation during such period would not interfere with the protected signal of an existing station. Prohibits the Commission from denying an application for a license to operate a new AM station or an application to expand the hours of operation of an existing station solely on the grounds that: (1) the area has adequate broadcasting service; or (2) an FM channel is available for the area. Prohibits the Commission from placing an applicant for a station license or construction permit at a disadvantage because that applicant is licensed to operate a station with restricted hours in the area if such applicant certifies that it will relinquish the restricted license if its application is approved. Exempts any application to alter the hours of operation of a standard broadcast station from public notice and comment requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 April 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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