Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Foreign Entities Reform Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast, cable, and satellite providers to record and submit to federal authorities specified information about requests by an entity registered as a foreign agent to broadcast content that is intended for American consumers. Such content must include a statement that the content is being distributed by a foreign agent or by an agent on behalf of a foreign principal.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, Communications
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsGovernment information and archivesTelevision and film
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for additional disclosure requirements with respect to content from registered foreign agents.
USA115th CongressHR-5331| House
| Updated: 3/23/2018
Foreign Entities Reform Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast, cable, and satellite providers to record and submit to federal authorities specified information about requests by an entity registered as a foreign agent to broadcast content that is intended for American consumers. Such content must include a statement that the content is being distributed by a foreign agent or by an agent on behalf of a foreign principal.