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H.R. 3615 (106th)

Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act

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Introduced

10 February 2000

Last action

2 May 2000 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.

Sponsors

Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

7 April 2025

Housing

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Summary

Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service to make loan guarantees (through a specified date) to providers of multichannel video services, including direct broadcast satellite licensees, to improve access to local television broadcasting to all households desiring such service in unserved and underserved rural areas. Requires loan guarantee approval by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Sets forth satellite carrier loan guarantee qualifications. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth conditions under which a borrower shall be obliged to carry local broadcast signals without charge.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E109)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 11 February 2000

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 February 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 February 2000

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  9. 16 February 2000

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 March 2000

    Introduced

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 31, 2000.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 1 March 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 106-508, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 1 March 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 106-508, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 16 March 2000

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 23 March 2000

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  15. 23 March 2000

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 29 March 2000

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  17. 29 March 2000

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 31 March 2000

    Introduced

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 4, 2000.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 31 March 2000

    Discharge

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 31 March 2000

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  21. 4 April 2000

    Introduced

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 5, 2000.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 5 April 2000

    Introduced

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 6, 2000.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 6 April 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 6 April 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-508, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  25. 6 April 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-508, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  26. 12 April 2000

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 475 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3615 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Agriculture and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  27. 13 April 2000

    Reported

    Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H2283-2302; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2283-2285)

    Source: Floor

  28. 13 April 2000

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 37 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2292-2296)

    Source: Floor

  29. 13 April 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 37 (Roll no. 128).(text: CR H2292-2296)

    Source: Floor

  30. 13 April 2000

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  31. 13 April 2000

    Passed

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill H.R. 3615; that the bill be considered as read for amendment; that, in lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Agriculture and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute which is at the desk be considered as read and adopted; that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions; and (3) that H. Res. 475 be laid upon the table. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  32. 13 April 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  33. 13 April 2000

    Floor

    Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  34. 2 May 2000

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.

    Source: Calendars

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