Bill116th CongressFiled May 21, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
S. 3803
BEAMS Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 2020)
Blocking Evasive Attempts to Manipulate Signals Act of 2020 or the BEAMS Act of 2020
This bill restricts the transfer of certain broadcast permits whereby a person may broadcast into a foreign country (e.g., Mexico or Canada) for the purpose of rebroadcasting into the United States.
What just happenedMay 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2020
- May 21, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate