US HB7782 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for mandatory cable carriage of low power television stations sharing facilities of certain full power commercial VHF stations, and for other purposes.
Title
Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-07-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Licensing and registrations
News media and reporting
Science, technology, communications
Television and film
Licensing and registrations
News media and reporting
Science, technology, communications
Television and film
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7782/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7782/BILLS-116hr7782ih.pdf |
