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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 17, 1993
International Broadcasting Act of 1993 - Sets forth standards for Government-supported international broadcasting. Authorizes the President to: (1) assign responsibility for the functions of such broadcasting to any Federal agency; (2) make grants to carry out specified functions to any public or private entity; and (3) delegate U.S. Information Agency satellite and television authorities under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to any Federal agency. Repeals the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973. Amends the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act to repeal provisions regarding the Advisory Board for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba.
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Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E676-677)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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