Taxpayer's Right to View Act of 1992

Summary

Taxpayer's Right to View Act of 1992 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a cable operator from assessing separate charges for any video programming of a sporting, theatrical, or other entertainment event if that event is performed at a facility constructed, renovated, or maintained with tax revenues or by an organization that receives public financial support. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission and local franchising authorities to make determinations concerning the applicability of such prohibition. Sets forth conditions under which a facility is considered to have been constructed, maintained, or renovated with tax revenues. Considers events performed by nonprofit or public organizations that receive tax subsidies to be subject to this Act if the event is sponsored by, or includes the participation of a team that is part of, a tax exempt organization.

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Timeline

1. 1 April 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 April 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 April 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 April 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 July 1992

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.4850.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 April 1992

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zeliff, William H., Jr. [R-NH-1] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992