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H.R. 2904 (99th)

Federal Communications Commission Network Acquisition Approval Act of 1985

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Introduced

27 June 1985

Last action

8 July 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Communications Commission Network Acquisition Approval Act of 1985 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to take specified actions before granting any application proposing the acquisition of ownership or control of a television network whose board of directors has not approved the acquisition. Directs the Commission to require the applicant to file specified information, including: (1) the identities, managerial expertise, and financial resources of the persons involved in the acquisition; (2) the sources of funds and the details of financial arrangements involved in the acquisition, as well as any plan to liquidate assets; (3) any reduction in service to any community that would result from the acquisition; and (4) the reasons that the acquisition would benefit the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Directs the Commission to: (1) issue a public notice indicating that such information is available for public inspection; (2) allow a party 30 days after such notice is issued to file a petition to deny the application; and (3) conduct a full evidentiary hearing on such application.

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 July 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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