S. 66 · 98th Congress · enacted
Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984
Became Public Law No: 98-549.
Latest official action 1984-10-30 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 98-67) Cable Telecommunications Act of 1983 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) jurisdiction over broadband telecommunications in accordance with this Act and other applicable laws. Grants State and local governments the authority to award cable franchises within their jurisdictions in accordance with this Act. Prohibits any cable system from providing basic service or cable service without a cable franchise. (Exempts cable systems in operation on April 21, 1983.) Prohibits any State or local government or franchising authority from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Authorizes the FCC to conduct inquiries about foreign ownership of domestic cable enterprises in order to ensure fair and equitable treatment of U.S. cable enterprises seeking access to foreign markets. Directs the FCC to submit information obtained through such inquiries to the U.S. Trade Representative. Prohibits any State or local government or franchising authority from acquiring an ownership interest in any cable system at less than fair market value. Permits such an entity to acquire an ownership interest in a cable…
Congressional Research Service · 1983-04-27
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