A bill to amend the communications act of 1934 with respect to the renewal of broadcasting licenses.

Summary

Provides that no license granted for the operation of a broadcasting station under the Communications Act of 1934 shall be for a longer term than five years. Provides that an applicant for renewal who is legally, financially and technically qualified shall be awarded the grant if such applicant shows that its broadcast service during the preceding license period has reflected a good-faith effort to serve the needs and interests of its area as represented in its immediately preceding and pending license renewal application and if it has not demonstrated a callous disregard for law or the Commission's regulations.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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