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Ethnic Affairs Broadcasting Clearinghouse Act of 1983

Introduced: May 24, 1983 See on congress.gov
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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 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Jun 1, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
May 24, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 24, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ethnic Affairs Broadcasting Clearinghouse Act of 1983 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish the Ethnic Affairs Clearinghouse.

Directs the Clearinghouse to: (1) establish a clearinghouse for complaints about the portrayal of ethnic groups in radio and television broadcast programming; (2) collect and disseminate information about such portrayal; (3) conduct an annual conference to draw public attention to such portrayal; (4) submit to Congress an annual report on its activities, including a compilation of all complaints received; and (5) provide such information to the FCC for possible consideration when reviewing license applicants.

What's happening now June 1, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 3, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3105: Ethnic Affairs Broadcasting Clearinghouse Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3105/
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"H.R. 3105: Ethnic Affairs Broadcasting Clearinghouse Act of 1983." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3105/.
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