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To ensure broadcast station licenses are utilized to serve the public interest.

12/19/2007--Introduced.

Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as a part of broadcast station license renewal, that a station demonstrate it's dedication to civic affairs, local news, local programming, elections, and educational programming for children.

Decreases the term of new and renewal licenses from eight to three years.

Latest Actions
  • 12/19/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2642)
  • 12/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.4882 Introduced in House12/28/2007