H.R. 6533 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Local Community Radio Act of 2010
H.R. 6533 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 16, 2010, sponsored by Michael F. Doyle with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-371
What it does
Local Community Radio Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations, as proposed in MM Docket No.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Doyle (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-371. (Jan 4, 2011)
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