H.R. 4882 · 110th Congress
Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Anna Eshoo
- Introduced
- 2007-12-19
- Latest action
- 2007-12-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as a part of broadcast station license renewal, that a station demonstrate it's dedication to civic affairs, local news, local programming, elections, and educational programming for children.
Decreases the term of new and renewal licenses from eight to three years.