License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5365

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5365

Bill HR 5365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2019. Bill HR 5365 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2019.  Bill HR 5365's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of December 10, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5365

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5365

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative remediesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDistrict of ColumbiaFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal district courtsJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5365

License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019To require the Federal Communications Commission to approve or deny a license transfer application within 180 days of submission, and for other purposes.License Transfer Modernization Act of 2019
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