Senate Hearing on Communications Act Amendments (January 1976)
July 14, 2026
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The Frame
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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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.
Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.
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Summary
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.
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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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