H.R. 4026 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2004
H.R. 4026 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 24, 2004, sponsored by Chip Pickering Jr. with 64 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 64
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2004 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations to provide that digital audio radio satellite service (DARSS): (1) licensees shall not provide services that are locally differentiated or that result in programming being delivered to consumers in one geographic market that is different from programming delivered in any other geographic market…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chip Pickering Jr. (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (Mar 30, 2004)
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