A bill to authorize support to Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated.
Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to authorize the Board to provide for radio broadcasts to Cuba.
Makes providing accurate information to Cuba a purpose of such Act.
Authorizes using a specified radio station and frequency for radio broadcasting to Cuba. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to select a radio frequency which meets specified criteria. Directs the Assistant Secretary to consider all possible radio frequencies and bands.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to carry out this Act. Earmarks a specified amount of such funds for administrative expenses of the Board. Authorizes other Federal agencies to assist the Board in carrying out this Act.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should try to settle U.S. claims against Cuba arising from Cuban interference with broadcasting in the United States. Authorizes the FCC to instruct the Board to compensate U.S. radio and television broadcasting station licensees for the expense of mitigating the effects of Cuban interference. Authorizes the FCC to: (1) establish criteria to evaluate the financial claims of affected licensees; (2) establish limits on reimbursable expenses; (3) prorate Cuba's share in situations involving multiple interference sources; and (4) require affected licensees to revert to original station parameters without further compensation when Cuban interference ends.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a task force to: (1) analyze the level of Cuban interference experienced by U.S. broadcasters; and (2) try to find a solution.
Requires that the board of directors of any corporation established to provide radio broadcasting to Cuba shall consist only of members of the board of directors of the Board for International Broadcasting. Requires such board of directors to make all major policy decisions governing the corporation.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 254 - 22 (Record Vote No: 212).
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 97-479 (Part II).
Placed on Union Calendar No: 388.
Rule Granted Providing an Open Rule with 1 Hour of Debate. Partial Waiver of Points of Order.
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.529 Reported to House.
Rule Passed House.
Considered by House Unfinished Business.
Considered by House Unfinished Business.
Committee Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Considered as an Original Bill for the Purpose of Amendment.
The Clerk Reported Committee Amendments.
House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 250 - 134 (Record Vote No: 262).
Roll Call #262 (House)checking server…
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Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 250 - 134 (Record Vote No: 262).
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with amendments. With written report No. 97-544.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with amendments. With written report No. 97-544.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 797.
Motion to table the motion to postpone until January 2, 1983 the motion to proceed agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-10. Record Vote No: 400.
Roll Call #400 (Senate)