Resolution to insure that the quality and quantity of free broadcasting service not be impaired.

Summary

Encourages the Federal Communications Commission to insure that the quality and quantity of over-the-air broadcasting service which is now available to the public is not impaired by the operation of pay television. Expresses the sense of Congress that the development of pay television should be regulated in a manner consistent with the maintenance of free broadcasting.

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Timeline

1. 24 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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2. 24 March 1977

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   Introduced in House

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3. 24 March 1977

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   Introduced in House

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 March 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Mendel J. [D-SC-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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