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Public Law96th CongressScience, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4892Became Law

A bill to repeal section 506 of the Communications Act of 1934.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 1, 1980)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934 (the Lea Act). Makes technical and conforming changes in such Act.

What just happenedDec 8, 1980

Public Law 96-507.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3](D-WV)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Public LawDec 9, 1980
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  1. Dec 8, 1980PresidentE40000

    Public Law 96-507.

  2. Dec 8, 1980BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 96-507.

  3. Dec 8, 1980PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 8, 1980BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 26, 1980FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Nov 26, 1980President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Nov 25, 1980President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Nov 25, 1980PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Nov 21, 1980Floor

    Measure passed Senate.

  10. Nov 21, 1980Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

  11. Nov 21, 1980Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  12. Nov 21, 1980Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  13. Nov 21, 1980Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (without written report).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Nov 21, 1980Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (without written report).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Oct 1, 1980IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Oct 1, 1980FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended.

  17. Oct 1, 1980Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

  18. Oct 1, 1980FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  19. Sep 30, 1980FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  20. Sep 30, 1980FloorH30000

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

  21. Sep 24, 1980CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1378.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Sep 24, 1980Committee5000

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1378.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Jul 20, 1979IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Jul 20, 1979IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jul 20, 1979IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 1, 198036
(Measure passed House, amended)

Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934 (the Lea Act). Makes technical and conforming changes in such Act.

Introduced in HouseJul 20, 197900

Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 24, 197817
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1378)

Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934 (the Lea Act). Makes technical and conforming changes in such Act.