Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2001

Summary

Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2001 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any broadcast license, permit, or operating authority from being granted to or held by a corporation, joint venture, partnership, other business organization, trust, or other entity controlled by a foreign government or its representatives. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from waiving the application of such prohibition. Sets forth: (1) tests for determining foreign control; and (2) enforcement mechanisms, including revocation and reassignment.

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Timeline

1. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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2. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11625)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 8 November 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 November 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

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