legislation: 94-hr-12262
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| 94-hr-12262 | 94 | hr | 12262 | A bill to amend the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1977 and to require the President to submit to the Congress a report on more effective utilization of overseas broadcasting facilities. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1976-03-03 | 1976-06-18 | Provisions as passed included in S. 3168 as passed House. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 4 | Decreases from seven to six the number of members of the Board for International Broadcasting. Authorizes the appropriation of $58,385,000 to carry out the Board for International Broadcasting Act through fiscal year 1977. Specifies that $5,000,000 of such funds shall be available, as necessary, for downward fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Directs the President to submit a report to the Congress, not later than January 31, 1977, which shall include the following: (1) recommendations outlining steps to be taken to more effectively utilize the transmission facilities for international broadcasting; (2) an examination of the feasibility of greater cooperation with foreign countries to insure mutally efficient use of nationally owned transmission facilities for international broadcasting; (3) an outline of projected needs for United States international broadcasting operations; and (4) recommendations concerning steps to be taken to extend broadcasting operations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z |