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HR 1987 103th Congress House

Taxpayer's Right to View Act of 1993

Official title: To prohibit pay-per-view charges for entertainment events that receive public financial support whether or including private entities, nonprofit organizations or governmental entities.

Introduced: May 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Cable televisionConsumer protectionCultural centersEconomics and Public Finance
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Income taxSports facilitiesSubscription televisionTax exemptionTax incentivesTax-exempt organizationsTelevision broadcasting of sportsTheater
This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
May 6, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1173)
May 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 3, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Taxpayer's Right to View Act of 1993 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a cable operator from assessing separate charges for any video programming of a sporting, theatrical, or other entertainment event if that event is performed at a facility constructed, renovated, or maintained with tax revenues or by an organization that receives public financial support. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission and local franchising authorities to make determinations concerning the applicability of such prohibition. Sets forth conditions under which a facility is considered to have been constructed, maintained, or renovated with tax revenues. Considers events performed by nonprofit or public organizations that receive tax subsidies to be subject to this Act if the event is sponsored by, or includes the participation of a team that is part of, a tax exempt organization.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1987: Taxpayer's Right to View Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1987/
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