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HR 1388 98th Congress House

A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions…

Official title: A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions; to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions; to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations; and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 10, 1983 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 17, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
Feb 14, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Feb 10, 1983
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 10, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 10, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 17, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1388: A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions; to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations; and for other purposes.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1388/
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"H.R. 1388: A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions; to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations; and for other purposes.." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1388/.
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H.R. 1388, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1388/.
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[H.R. 1388: A bill to amend the copyright law respecting the limitations on exclusive rights to secondary transmissions; to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations; and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1388/)
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