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H.R. 3969

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Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004
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Committee
Latest Action · March 30, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
March 12, 2004
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Foreign Government Ownership Act of 2004 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any broadcast license, permit, or operating authority from being granted to or held by a corporation, joint venture, partnership, other business organization, trust, or other entity controlled by a foreign government or its representatives. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from waiving the application of such prohibition. Sets forth: (1) tests for determining foreign control; and (2) enforcement mechanisms, including revocation and reassignment.

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