Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1982

Summary

Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the programming of radio broadcast station licensees. Directs the FCC to renew a broadcast station's license if the licensee substantially met the needs of residents of its service area and the station has not seriously violated such Act. Prohibits the FCC, when acting on a license renewal application, from considering the license application of another person for the same facilities. Directs the FCC to encourage the introduction of new and additional services. Requires the FCC, in acting upon applications for such services, to presume the services are in the public interest wherever providing them is technically feasible.

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 31 March 1982

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 10 December 1981

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 September 1981

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