H.R. 6402 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 6402 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Dec 6, 2006, sponsored by Alan Mollohan with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alan Mollohan (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 6, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 6, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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