Search Results for keywords:"foreign adversary communications transparency act"

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H. R. 820 — An Act To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:814
H. R. 820 requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create and publish an online list of entities that hold FCC licenses or authorizations and have specific foreign ownership. This list must be published within 120 days of the act's enactment and updated...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the FCC to make a list of companies that have special permissions and might be owned by people from other countries, so everyone can see it online. They have to make this list in a short time and keep it updated every year.
H. R. 820 — An Act To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:926
H.R. 820, titled the "Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish and maintain an online list of entities that have FCC licenses or authorizations and possess certain levels of foreign ownership. The Act mandates that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to make a list of companies that use important communication tools and are owned by other countries. This list is to be updated every year so everyone knows which companies might be controlled by other countries.

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