H.R. 4440 (106th): To authorize appropriations to expand and enhance United States international broadcasting operations around the world, specifically enhancing the depth and scope of programming throughout the People’s Republic of China.

Introduced:
May 11, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Porter [R-IL10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on May 11, 2000, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced May 11, 2000
Cosponsors
none
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated May 11, 2000.
5 pages

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5/11/2000--Introduced.
Authorizes additional appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for FY 2001 for Broadcasting Capitol Improvements, and for FY 2000 and 2001 for International Broadcasting Operations to: (1) increase personnel for the Program Development Office to enhance marketing programming; (2) strengthen Radio Free Asia's presence in Asia, including expanding news research, production, expansion of call-in shows capability, and website-Internet enhancement; and (3) make Voice of America enhancements, including the opening of four new news bureaus in Asia, enhancement of TV Mandarin, and an increase in stringer presence abroad.

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