United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2454 — Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

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Summary

Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends federal copyright law, as amended by the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA), to extend until December 31, 2019, the statutory license under which satellite carriers retransmit distant television broadcast stations to viewers who are unable to receive signals for such stations in their local market. (Currently, the statutory licensing authority for such satellite retransmissions is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014.) Expands the local service area for cable retransmissions of low power television stations.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

  2. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  3. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  4. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3546)

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2454 do?
Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends federal copyright law, as amended by the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA), to extend until December 31, 2019, the statutory license under which satellite carriers retransmit distant television broadcast stations to viewers who are unable to receive signals for such stations in their local market. (Currently, the statutory licensing authority for such satellite retransmissions is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014.) Expands the local service area for cable retransmissions of low power television stations.
Who sponsors S 2454?
S 2454 is sponsored by Patrick Leahy (D).
What is the current status of S 2454?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2454?
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