S. 1046 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act of 2003
S. 1046 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 13, 2003, sponsored by Ted Stevens with 47 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
- May 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from permitting any license for a commercial television broadcast station to be granted, transferred, or assigned to any party if such action would result in that party owning, operating, controlling, or having a cogniza…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Stevens (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11505) (Sep 16, 2003)
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