Public Telecommunications Act of 1988

Summary

Public Telecommunications Act of 1988 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations for planning and constructing public telecommunications facilities. Authorizes FY 1991 through 1993 appropriations for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Establishes in the Treasury and authorizes appropriations to the Public Broadcasting Satellite Interconnection Fund for use by noncommercial educational television stations to replace, refurbish, or upgrade their national satellite interconnection systems. Defines "independent producer" and "independent production entity" for purposes of eligibility for CPB grants and contracts for production of public television and radio programs.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 8 November 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 19 October 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 5 August 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 March 1988

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