A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the television broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 March 1979

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.

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summary · EN · 22 March 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/3179
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