DTV Delay Act

S. 352 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 29, 2009, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 29, 2009
Co-sponsors: 10
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Public law: Public Law 111-4

What it does

DTV Delay Act - Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to delay the transition of television broadcasting from analog to digital to June 13, 2009. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend for a 116-day period the licenses for recovered spectrum, including the license period and construction requirements associated with those licenses.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John D. Rockefeller, IV (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 29, 2009
Passed the SenateJan 29, 2009
Passed the HouseFeb 4, 2009
Sent to the PresidentFeb 9, 2009
Became lawFeb 11, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-4. (Feb 11, 2009)

How Congress voted

On Passage
House · Feb 4, 2009 · Passed264–158
On Motion to Commit with Instructions
House · Feb 4, 2009 · Failed180–242

Every roll call vote on this bill

DTV Delay ActHouse · Feb 4, 2009
DTV Delay ActHouse · Feb 4, 2009

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 352 (111th Congress): DTV Delay Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-s-352/dtv-delay-act (accessed 2026-10-13).