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Introduced
01/16/2019
01/16/2019
In Committee
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
Crossed Over
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Passed
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/24/2020
01/24/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
PIRATE Act PIRATE Act Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act), amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase penalties for unauthorized, "pirate" radio broadcasting. Key provisions include: increasing the maximum fine for pirate radio broadcasting to $2 million, requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct annual enforcement sweeps targeting the top 5 markets for pirate radio, mandating the FCC to publish a database of licensed radio stations and unauthorized operators, and authorizing the FCC to proceed directly to issuing notices of apparent liability without first issuing a notice of unlawful operation. The bill aims to enhance the FCC's enforcement capabilities against illegal radio operations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Paul Tonko (D)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Susan Brooks (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Peter King (R),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 116-109. (TXT | PDF) (on 01/24/2020)
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