License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license-transfer application within 180 days of submission. These applications relate to the transfer of control or assignment for radio-station licenses.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 5365
Introduced on
2019-12-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/9/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license-transfer application within 180 days of submission. These applications relate to the transfer of control or assignment for radio-station licenses.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license transfer application within 180 days of submission, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Administrative remedies•
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies•
District of Columbia•
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)•
Federal district courts•
Judicial review and appeals•
Licensing and registrations•
Telephone and wireless communication•
Television and film

Comments

Related

Member:  
Bill Flores
Member:  
Billy Long

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/17/2019

License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license-transfer application within 180 days of submission. These applications relate to the transfer of contro...

Latest Action12/10/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.