Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 19, 1978Sports and Recreation
S. 2954
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 in order to protect the rights of the general public in the television broadcasting of major sports events.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 19, 1978)
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to make such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate with regard to major sports programming that may be provided by pay television.
What just happenedApr 19, 1978
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY](D-KY)Sponsor
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- Apr 19, 1978IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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