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Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 [S.3333]
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Signed By President. on 05/27/2010
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DTV Delay Act [S.328]
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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. Extends to July 31, 2009, the deadline for requesting digital-to-analog converter box coupons. Authorizes the issuance, on request, of one replacement coupon for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H619) on 01/28/2009
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Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 [S.3191]
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Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions to digital transmissions by removing the word "analog." Modifies requirements regarding the setting of the statutory licensing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kay Hutchison
Received In The House. on 04/13/2010
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Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010 [S.3186]
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends through April 30, 2010, the adjustment of royalty fees for the secondary transmission of the primary analog transmissions of network stations and superstations. Extends through such date the moratorium on copyright liability for subscribers not receiving a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network television broadcast station and receiving signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if such subscribers had satellite
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Rockefeller
Presented To President. on 03/26/2010
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 [S.3138]
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International Documentary Exchange Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to U.S. nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote a better understanding of the United States among individuals in other countries and a better understanding of global perspectives and other countries among individuals in the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/18/2010
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TV Converter Box Coupon Program Relief Act [S.300]
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TV Converter Box Coupon Program Relief Act - Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to authorize the expenditure of additional amounts to carry out the program to provide coupons for the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judd Gregg
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/22/2009
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [S.2971]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Title I: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: General Matters - (Sec. 101) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to credit to the International Litigation Fund proceedings- or claims-related funds received by the Department of State (Department) as a result of a decision of an international tribunal or from another U.S. agency, or pursuant to the Department of State Appropriations Act of 1937. (Sec. 102) Transfers statutory responsibility
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Kerry
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-301. Minority Views Filed. on 09/23/2010
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the special allowance for property acquired during 2009 and to temporarily increase the limitation for expensing certain business assets. [S.294]
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend for one year the additional 50% depreciation allowance (bonus depreciation) for business property placed in service in 2009; (2) qualify motion picture film or video tape for bonus depreciation; and (3) extend through 2009 the increased ($250,000) expensing allowance for certain depreciable business assets.
Sponsored by: Sen. Arlen Specter
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S723) on 01/21/2009
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CALM Act [S.2847]
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Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act or the CALM Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe a regulation limiting the volume of television advertisements that is limited to incorporating by reference and making mandatory (but subject to waivers) the "Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television" insofar as such recommended practice concerns the transmission of commercial advertisements by a television broadcast station, cable operator, or other multichannel
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Became Public Law No: 111-311. on 12/15/2010
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Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 [S.2764]
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Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend until December 31, 2014 (under current law, until December 31, 2009), the authorization for a multichannel video programming distributor to retransmit the signal of a broadcasting station if the subscriber receiving the signal is outside the station's local market and resides in an unserved household. (Sec. 3) Applies provisions relating to satellite retransmissions of significantly viewed broadcast signals only to retransmissions to
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Kerry
By Senator Rockefeller From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 111-385. on 12/22/2010
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Digital TV Transition Fairness Act [S.25]
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Digital TV Transition Fairness Act - Requires the Department of Commerce to implement and administer a program to obtain coupons that can be applied toward: (1) the cost to install a digital-to-analog converter box; (2) the purchase and installation of an indoor or outdoor antenna, or both if needed, to facilitate the reception and display of signals of channels broadcast in digital television service; and (3) the cost to install, or the cost of any other equipment needed to receive and display, basic broadcast television service. Sets forth consumer
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/07/2009
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Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 [S.1670]
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Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits requiring a satellite provider that is lawfully serving a subscriber in an unserved household with a distant network station while a network station affiliated with that network was broadcasting in analog from being required to re-qualify such subscriber to receive such distant station under the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) digital predictive model in order to be subject to statutory licensing. Requires a court, in determining presumptively whether a person resides
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
By Senator Leahy From Committee On The Judiciary Filed Written Report. Report No. 111-98. on 11/10/2009
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A bill to amend Public Law 106-206 to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of 5 persons or fewer. [S.1241]
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Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary), for any film crew of five persons or fewer, to require a permit and assess an annual fee of $200 for commercial filming activities or similar projects on federal lands and waterways administered by the Secretary. Makes such a permit valid for such activities or projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all federal lands and waterways administered by the Secretary for a 12-month period. Prohibits the Secretary, for persons
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Public Lands And Forests. Hearings Held. on 04/28/2010
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Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. [HR-221]
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Recognizes Johnny Grant (the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California) as a key contributor to the revitalization of the image of Hollywood. Honors him for his service to the country, accomplishments, and contributions to the entertainment industry and the nation.Recognizes and expresses gratitude to Johnny Grant for the generous donation of his personal and extensive film collection series to the Department of State to be used as part of the Department's ongoing public diplomacy programs worldwide.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/06/2009
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Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. [HR-18]
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Honors the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many contributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Lynch Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 02/24/2009
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Commending and congratulating the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. [HR-1357]
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Commends and congratulates the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H4632) on 06/17/2010
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Recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. [HCR-190]
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Recognizes the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. Honors the contributions of these organizations and their members in the fight for racial equality and justice in the motion picture and television industry.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E2339) on 09/23/2009
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Satellite Consumers' Right to Local Channels Act [HB-927]
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Satellite Consumers' Right to Local Channels Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require each satellite carrier providing secondary transmissions in the local market of a television broadcast station to carry, on request, the signals of all television broadcast stations located within any local market (under current law, located within that local market), subject to existing broadcast signal retransmission consent provisions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications, Technology, And The Internet. on 02/10/2009
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Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 [HB-909]
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Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to ensure that diplomatic and consular mission libraries and resource centers: (1) are open to the general public to the greatest extent practicable, subject to security considerations; and (2) schedule public showings of American films that showcase American culture, society, values, and history. Directs the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy to report to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 02/04/2009
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To provide additional coupons for the digital-to-analog converter box program and to expedite delivery of coupons under such program. [HB-661]
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Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to increase funding for the program to provide coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to: (1) expedite the distribution of such coupons by delivering them via presorted first class mail service until February 17, 2009; and (2) continue such delivery after that date if the Assistant Secretary determines that doing so will significantly improve coupon redemption rates without jeopardizing the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications, Technology, And The Internet. on 01/26/2009