HR 3439
106th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative procedure
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Federal Communications Commission
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Governmental investigations
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Licenses
Radio spectrum allocation
Radio stations
Standards
Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 2000
Everywhere this bill has been
22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 2, 2000
Received in the Senate.
Apr 13, 2000
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 13, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 13, 2000
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 274 - 110 (Roll no. 130). (text: CR H2310-2311)
Apr 13, 2000
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3439.
Apr 13, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3439.
Apr 13, 2000
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 13, 2000
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to previous special order.
Apr 13, 2000
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H2302-2318)
Apr 13, 2000
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Apr 13, 2000
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order for the Speaker to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of H.R. 3439 as follows: (1) the first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with; (2) general debate shall not exceed one hour; (3) the Commerce amendment printed in the bill shall be an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read; (4) points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI are waived; (5) the bill be open to amendment; (6) ordered votes may be postponed and clustered; (7) the previous question shall be as ordered; (8) motion to recommit allowed; (9) H. Res. 474 shall be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 472 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3439 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on Commerce amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill, as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 10, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
Apr 10, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-567.
Mar 29, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 29, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 23, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 30, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Nov 17, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Nov 17, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2000 | House · vote #130 | On Passage | Passed | 274–110 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 failed 1 pending / other
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 672 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 673 | – | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 1999 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from prescribing any rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations, or establishing a low power radio service, as currently proposed.
Terminates previously prescribed rules which would violate such prohibition and voids licenses issued pursuant to such rules.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
4 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3439: Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3439/
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