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S. 2290

Rural Satellite Dish Owners Protection Act

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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY](D-KY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors
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