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Radio Free Asia Act of 1997

Introduced: September 23, 1997 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Oct 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Oct 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Sep 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 23, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radio Free Asia Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999 for: (1) Radio Free Asia; (2) international broadcasting activities, with specified amounts available only for enhanced Voice of America broadcasting to China; and (3) radio construction, with specified amounts only for construction in support of enhanced broadcasting to China. Earmarks amounts for: (1) one-time capital costs; (2) additional advanced editing equipment; (3) additional personnel to staff Cantonese language broadcasting; and (4) augmentation of transmitters at Tinian, Marshall Islands.

Directs the President to report to the Congress on a plan to achieve continuous broadcasting of Radio Free Asia and Voice of America to China in multiple major dialects and languages.

What's happening now October 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

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