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HR 150 99th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Affirmative action programs Broadcasting Civil Rights and Liberties Communications and Broadcasting Discrimination in employment Labor and Employment Licenses Minorities Minorities in the mass media industry Radio broadcasting Radio stations Television Television stations

Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require any radio or television broadcasting station licensee and any corporation, partnership, association, joint-stock company, or trust engaged primarily in the management or operation of any such licensee to establish, maintain, and execute an equal employment opportunity program. Sets forth certification and reporting requirements with respect to the programs of such entities with more than five full-time employees. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), at least every five years, to investigate the employment practices of each of such entities to determine compliance with program requirements. Establishes penalties for failing to comply with such requirements. Permits employees or applicants for employment who believe they have been discriminated against in violation of program requirements to file a complaint with the FCC. Requires FCC regulations to specify procedures for investigating such complaints and enforcing program requirements.

What's happening now February 26, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

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