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H.R. 4286 102nd Congress House

Cable Television Consumer Information Act of 1992

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require cable operators to make certain disclosures at the time of installation of cable service.

Introduced: February 20, 1992 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.4850.
Mar 9, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Feb 20, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 20, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 23, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.4850.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cable Television Consumer Information Act of 1992 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require each cable television operator to provide to each customer at the time of initial installation a disclosure statement (as prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission) containing certain minimum information with respect to the cable service provided.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4850 Procedurally related Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992
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