H.R. 3969 · 108th Congress
Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Billy Tauzin
- Introduced
- 2004-03-12
- Latest action
- 2004-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Summary
Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any broadcast license, permit, or operating authority from being granted to or held by a corporation, joint venture, partnership, other business organization, trust, or other entity controlled by a foreign government or its representatives. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from waiving the application of such prohibition. Sets forth: (1) tests for determining foreign control; and (2) enforcement mechanisms, including revocation and reassignment.