United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7782 — Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for mandatory cable carriage of low power television stations sharing facilities of certain full power commercial VHF stations, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Science, technology, communications Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Licensing and registrations News media and reporting Television and film
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7782 do?
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for mandatory cable carriage of low power television stations sharing facilities of certain full power commercial VHF stations, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7782?
HR 7782 is sponsored by Donald Payne (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 7782?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 HR 7782?
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