Bill99th CongressFiled Apr 11, 1986Government Operations and Politics
S. 2290
Rural Satellite Dish Owners Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 11, 1986)
Rural Satellite Dish Owners Protection Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit encryption of any satellite cable programming for private viewing beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act, unless: (1) the encryption complies with Federal Communications Commission standards; and (2) decryption devices are available for lease or purchase by all interested persons within 60 days after request at a reasonable price relative to manufacturing and distribution costs. Provides for the civil enforcement of this Act.
What just happenedApr 11, 1986
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY](D-KY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors
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