S. 3186 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010
S. 3186 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2010, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-151
What it does
Extends through April 30, 2010, the adjustment of royalty fees for the secondary transmission of the primary analog transmissions of network stations and superstations. Extends through such date the moratorium on copyright liability for subscribers not receiving a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network television broadcast station and receiving signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if such subsc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2010
- Passed the SenateMar 25, 2010
- Passed the HouseMar 25, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMar 26, 2010
- Became lawMar 26, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-151. (Mar 26, 2010)
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