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S. 4067 (109th)

Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006

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Introduced

16 November 2006

Last action

16 November 2006 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11070-11071)

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006 - Grants a satellite carrier under an injunction for certain secondary transmission violations a statutory license to provide distant network stations in specified local markets under prescribed conditions. Requires a satellite carrier as a condition of license use to deposit escrow funds with the Copyright Office. Imposes monetary penalties for license violations. Terminates such license authority after February 17, 2009.

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Timeline

  1. 16 November 2006

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11070-11071)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 November 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11070)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 November 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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