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H.R. 4120 (98th)

A bill to provide a moratorium until June 30, 1988, on changes to the Federal Communications Commission rules regarding multiple ownership of radio and television broadcast stations.

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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. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11]

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5 February 2024

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Summary

Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from taking any action between September 1, 1983, and July 1, 1988, to change the rules regarding multiple ownership of radio and television broadcast stations. Voids any change made after September 1, 1983, and before enactment 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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