Public Law 111-71
1ST SESSION
An Act
To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend by one year
the operation of Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.
- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. One Year Extension of Operation of Radio Free Asia.[edit]
- Section 309(f) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6208(f)) is amended by striking ``2009´´ and inserting ``2010´´.
Approved October 9, 2009.
Legislative History[edit]
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 155 (2009):
- Sept. 23, considered and passed House.
- Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate.
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 155 (2009):
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