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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 29, 1999
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Authorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations: (1) to the Public Broadcasting Fund for FY 2000 through 2006; (2) for FY 1999 through 2003 for costs associated with the transition of public broadcasting to digital broadcasting services; and (3) for FY 2000 through 2004 for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities, including analog and digital broadcasting facilities.
People & committees
Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · R–LA
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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