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HR 54 103th Congress House

Radio Free Asia Act of 1993

Official title: To establish radio broadcasts to the peoples of Asia.

Introduced: February 3, 1993 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaAsiaBoard for International BroadcastingCongressional reporting requirements
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Executive reorganizationInternational broadcastingMiddle EastPresidential appointmentsRadio broadcasting
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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
Jan 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Jan 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 25, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radio Free Asia Act of 1993 - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to grant authority to the Board for International Broadcasting to operate a Radio Free Asia broadcasting service for the peoples of Asia. Revises the composition of the Board to add two additional members to be selected by the President. Allows funds made available to Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty to be used by Radio Free Asia.

Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Board to report to the Congress on the desirability of the geographic expansion of funded broadcasts, particularly to Africa and the Middle East.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 3, 1993
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