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H.R. 5253 (99th)

Minority Ownership Improvements Act of 1986

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Introduced

24 July 1986

Last action

31 July 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

Summary

Minority Ownership Improvements Act of 1986 - Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to permit the transfer or assignment of broadcast licenses which have been revoked or the renewals of which have been denied, but only if such licenses are transferred or assigned to a qualified minority-owned or controlled entity pursuant to the Commission's minority distress sale policy.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 July 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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