H.R. 6402 · 109th Congress
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alan Mollohan
- Introduced
- 2006-12-06
- Latest action
- 2006-12-06 · Introduced in House
Summary
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006 - Grants a satellite carrier under an injunction for certain secondary transmission violations a statutory license to provide distant network stations in specified local markets under prescribed conditions. Requires a satellite carrier as a condition of license use to deposit escrow funds with the Copyright Office. Imposes monetary penalties for license violations.
Terminates such license authority after February 17, 2009.