Radio Free Asia Act of 1997

Summary

Radio Free Asia Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999 for: (1) Radio Free Asia; (2) international broadcasting activities, with specified amounts available only for enhanced Voice of America broadcasting to China; and (3) radio construction, with specified amounts only for construction in support of enhanced broadcasting to China. Earmarks amounts for: (1) one-time capital costs; (2) additional advanced editing equipment; (3) additional personnel to staff Cantonese language broadcasting; and (4) augmentation of transmitters at Tinian, Marshall Islands. Directs the President to report to the Congress on a plan to achieve continuous broadcasting of Radio Free Asia and Voice of America to China in multiple major dialects and languages.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 1997

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  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 September 1997

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