Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act

Summary

Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 in order to authorize the Board to provide for radio broadcasting to Cuba. Authorizes the Board to carry out such broadcasting by means of grants, leases, contracts, or other necessary means. Requires such broadcasting to serve as an authoritative source of accurate, objective, and comprehensive news. Sets forth frequency requirements. Authorizes any U.S. agency or instrumentality to sell, lease, or grant property, and to provide administrative and technical support and services on a reimbursable basis at the request of the Board. Prohibits any grant under this Act to Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Inc., unless such corporation's board of directors and the board of directors of the Board for International Broadcasting consist of the same persons making all major policy decisions for such corporation.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 April 1983

   Committee

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-163.

   Source: Committee

4. 8 June 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 June 1983

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.

   Source: Calendars

6. 21 June 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment. With written report No. 98-156.

   Source: Committee

7. 21 June 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment. With written report No. 98-156.

   Source: Committee

8. 28 July 1983

   Floor

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

   Source: Floor

9. 29 July 1983

   Floor

   Motion to proceed considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

10. 2 August 1983

    Floor

    Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the consideraton of the bill presented in Senate.

    Source: Floor

11. 3 August 1983

    Floor

    Mr. Percy, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, filed Part II, in the nature of a technical correction, to Report 98-156.

    Source: Floor

12. 12 September 1983

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. Motion to proceed to the consideration of S.602 considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

13. 13 September 1983

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 13 September 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

15. 20 September 1983

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted a Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate; Waiving Certain Points of Order.

    Source: Floor

16. 21 September 1983

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.312 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

17. 22 September 1983

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

18. 29 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 109 (Record Vote No: 365).

    Source: Floor

19. 29 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 109 (Record Vote No: 365).

    Source: Floor

20. 29 September 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

21. 30 September 1983

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

22. 30 September 1983

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

23. 30 September 1983

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

24. 4 October 1983

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-111.

    Source: President

25. 4 October 1983

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

26. 4 October 1983

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

4 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 5 October 1983

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 13 September 1983

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 June 1983

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 February 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 602) to provide for the broadcasting of accurate information to the people of Cuba, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act
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