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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Communications Act Amendments (January 1976)

Original title: Communications Act Amendments: hearing before the Subcommittee on Communications of the Committee on Commerce, United States Senate, Ninety-fourth Congress, second session, on S. 2343 ... S. 2846 ... S. 2847 ... January 21, 1976.

July 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing initiated the legislative process for potential changes to federal telecommunications regulations that govern how communication services operate in the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Telecommunications industry

The industry is subject to the regulatory changes proposed in the Communications Act amendments.

U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications

The subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and potentially advancing the proposed legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 1976 U.S. Senate hearing regarding proposed amendments to the . The hearing focused on the discussion of three specific legislative bills: S. 2343, S. 2846, and S. 2847.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Communications held a hearing on January 21, 1976.
  • The hearing was conducted during the second session of the Ninety-fourth Congress.
  • The primary purpose of the hearing was to discuss proposed amendments to the Communications Act.
  • Three specific bills were the subject of the hearing: S. 2343, S. 2846, and S. 2847.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss proposed amendments to the as outlined in three specific Senate bills.
When did this hearing take place?
The hearing occurred on January 21, 1976.

Why It Matters

The hearing initiated the legislative process for potential changes to federal telecommunications regulations that govern how communication services operate in the United States.

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Legislative Review of Communications Act

The hearing indicates a coordinated effort by the 94th Congress to review and amend the foundational Communications Act through multiple concurrent bills.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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