Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3698
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Foreign Entities Reform Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 11, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 11, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3698
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Foreign Entities Reform Act of 2019

This bill requires broadcast, cable, and satellite companies to publicly disclose the source of content from foreign agents that is distributed to American consumers.

In addition, such companies must report all requests for broadcast, cablecast, or origination time made by or on behalf of foreign agents.

Text (1)
July 11, 2019
Actions (3)
07/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
07/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:41 PM