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H.R. 4104 (98th)

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the areas subject to sports broadcasting blackouts of home games.

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Introduced

6 October 1983

Last action

17 October 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]

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5 February 2024

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Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that no agreement that would prevent more than one city area from receiving the television broadcast of a professional hockey, football, baseball, or basketball game shall be valid or effective. Allows any interested person to commence a civil action for injunctive relief restraining any such agreement in the appropriate U.S. district court. Allows the court to award the cost of suit, including attorneys' fees, in any such action. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to study and report annually to specified congressional committees on the effect of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 October 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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