Senate Hearing on International Maritime Satellite Communications (1978)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing addressed the legislative framework for how ships communicate via satellite, impacting the regulatory oversight and operational structure of maritime telecommunications services.
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Maritime shipping industry
The industry relies on satellite telecommunications for navigation and communication services regulated by these bills.
Telecommunications providers
These companies are subject to the regulatory framework established by the proposed legislation.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 8, 1978, by the Senate Subcommittee on Communications.
- The primary purpose was to discuss S. 2211 and H.R. 11209.
- The subject matter concerns the implementation and regulation of international maritime satellite telecommunications.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addressed the legislative framework for how ships communicate via satellite, impacting the regulatory oversight and operational structure of maritime telecommunications services.
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Early Satellite Regulation
The document marks a period where the U.S. government was actively formalizing the legal framework for international satellite usage in the maritime sector.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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