A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish orderly procedures for the consideration of applications for renewal of broadcast licenses.

Summary

Extends the term of licenses granted for the operation of a broadcasting station under the Communications Act of 1934 to five years. Provides that the Federal Communications Commission may not consider any other application for a license to operate a broadcasting station until it has determined whether or not the renewal application for such station is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

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Timeline

1. 3 September 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 September 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 September 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 September 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
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