S.3663 - Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. as introduced.
  • Short: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act as introduced.

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10/1/2008--Introduced.Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of law, to develop and implement a program to encourage and permit, to the extent technically feasible, the continued broadc

Official Summary

10/1/2008--Introduced.
Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of law, to develop and implement a program to encourage and permit, to the extent technically feasible, the continued broadcasting in the analog television service of specified public safety information and digital television transition information for 30 days after the transition. (The transition is scheduled for February 18, 2009).


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12/14/08
NAB Applauds House Passage of DTV Legislation

The legislation, approved by unanimous consent last night, is identical to Senate legislation (S. 3663) introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and ...

Source: PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro
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12/11/08
NAB Applauds House Passage of DTV Legislation

The legislation, approved by unanimous consent last night, is identical to Senate legislation (S. 3663) introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and ...

Source: WebWire (press release), GA
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12/11/08
House Passes Analog Extension Bill

The US House of Representatives passed S. 3663, the 30-day analog extension bill by unanimous consent. The “Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness ...

Source: Television Broadcast, VA
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06/08/10
H.R.5503: Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on ...

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06/08/10
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02/23/10
H.J.Res.76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental ...

Users supporting S.3663 (4) are also: Supporting Bill, Supporting Representative. H.R.5629 Oil Spill Accountabil... 2 · H.Res.799 H.Res.799. 1 · S.Res.302 S.Res.302. 1 · H.J.Res.76 H.J.Res.76 ... Source: Open Congress ... -

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