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Bill97th CongressFiled Dec 11, 1981Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1938

A bill to eliminate the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the franchise fee which a State, political subdivision, or other governmental entity may impose in connection with any franchise for cable television.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 11, 1981)

Eliminates the authority of the Federal Communications Commission or any other Federal agency to regulate the franchise fee or tax which a State or local government may impose for cable television franchises.

What just happenedDec 11, 1981

Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 11, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Dec 11, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate