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HR 2546 100th Congress House

Satellite Public Education and Information Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit encryption of broadcast television programming produced with Federal subsidization.

Introduced: July 22, 1987 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Communication satellitesCommunications and BroadcastingPublic televisionSpace
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jun 8, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
May 28, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 28, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 8, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Satellite Public Education and Information Act of 1987 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the encryption of any satellite broadcast program intended for private viewing if the production or broadcasting is subsidized by the Government.

Defines a program or broadcast as subsidized by the Government if: (1) tax-derived funds defray any part of the cost of producing the program; (2) tax-derived sources have paid for at least part of the broadcast's direct cost; (3) tax-exempt organizations provide any direct grant or other payment for defraying production or broadcasting costs; or (4) tax-exempt organizations produce or broadcast the program.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jul 22, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2546: Satellite Public Education and Information Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2546/
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"H.R. 2546: Satellite Public Education and Information Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2546/.
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