To suspend the implementation of program exclusivity regulations of the Federal Communications Commission in broadcasting areas adjacent to time-zone borders and to require the Federal Communications Commission to devise revisions to the regulations to protect programming opportunities of viewers in those areas.
Cable Viewers Protection Act of 1990 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) develop and publish a list of areas where enforcement of syndicated exclusivity regulations has eliminated programs crossing U.S. time zones; (2) exempt cable systems in such areas from being required to delete programming pursuant to such rules prior to January 1, 1992; (3) complete by January 1, 1991, a study of problems caused in cable programming in areas of time zone overlap; and (4) if necessary, revise the syndicated exclusivity rules to devise a new regulation which protects such rights of local broadcasters while still allowing residents to view programming affected by those rules.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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