H.R. 5709 (101st): Access to Professional Sports Programming Act

Introduced:
Sep 25, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jim Bates [D-CA44]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 25, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 25, 1990
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the marketing of encrypted satellite transmissions of professional sporting events.

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9/25/1990--Introduced.
Access to Professional Sports Programming Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require persons who encrypt (hold the right to the programming or establish the price, terms, and conditions for the distribution of such programming) professional sports programming for satellite delivery to: (1) make such programming available to satellite antenna users for both private and public viewing; (2) establish nondiscriminatory financial, character, technical, and service requirements for distributors of such programming; and (3) establish price, terms, and conditions for the wholesale distribution of such programming which do not discriminate against users or among distributors (with specified exceptions for certain rate differentials). Authorizes persons aggrieved by violations of this Act to bring civil actions. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to investigate and report to the Congress on the availability of professional sports programming and the degree to which payment for the programming will affect the availability of such programming without charge.

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