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Cable Rate Information Act of 1988

Introduced: June 20, 1988 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jun 20, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 1988
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cable Rate Information Act of 1988 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require each cable television operator to submit to the Federal Communications Commission a report describing its services and rates. Requires subsequent reports, to be made available for public inspection, whenever the operator implements a change in rates or services. Directs the FCC to use these reports to publish a monthly statistical summary that includes national, regional, and State average rates for various services.

What's happening now June 24, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

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