Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 12, 1978International Affairs
S. 2887
A bill to amend Section 305 of the Communications Act of 1934 to permit foreign embassies to operate fixed and mobile radio facilities in the VHF and UHF bands for the express purpose of providing protective security for Ambassadors and other designated personnel, with the right to operate such facilities in the U.S. thereof, being based upon reciprocity.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 12, 1978)
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit foreign embassies to operate fixed and mobile radio facilities at or near the site of the embassy or legation to the distance of 50 kilometers when the foreign government establishing such facilities has provided reciprocal privileges to the United States.
What just happenedApr 12, 1978
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC](D-SC)Sponsor
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- Apr 12, 1978IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate