H.R. 5578 — Broadcast License Renewal Act

Summary

Broadcast License Renewal Act - Permits the Federal Communications Commission to extend three-year broadcast licenses for an additional two years upon a finding of public interest. Requires in making such determination, considerations of whether different term lengths for radio and television stations and for different categories of licensees are in the public interest.

Limits other class licenses to a five-year maximum, prescribing the renewal procedures for such licenses and the criteria to be considered in renewal, including responsiveness and lack of serious deficiencies.

Sets guidelines for expeditious action on applications for renewal of broadcasting station licenses by limiting material required to be filed.

Requires the Commission to examine the renewal process and report within six months on methods of reducing and consolidating filings and supporting documents.

Related Legislation

H.R. 6781Broadcast License Renewal Act

1975-05-07Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

H.R. 7557Broadcast License Renewal Act

1975-06-03Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

H.R. 7703Broadcast License Renewal Act

1975-06-09Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

H.R. 7756Broadcast License Renewal Act

1975-06-10Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

H.R. 7853Broadcast License Renewal Act

1975-06-12Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

H.R. 7885Broadcast License Renewal Act