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1974 Senate Hearings on the Industrial Reorganization Act (Communications Industry)

Original title: The Industrial Reorganization Act. Part 5, The Communication Industry: Hearings before the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress, second session, on S. 1167, June 20, 21, 25, 27, 1974.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative record for a proposed federal effort to address market concentration in the communications sector, which could have altered the regulatory landscape for major telecommunications providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Communications Industry Corporations

These entities were the subject of antitrust scrutiny and potential reorganization under the proposed legislation.

Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly

The subcommittee members were responsible for evaluating the necessity and structure of the proposed Industrial Reorganization Act.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of Senate hearings held in June 1974 regarding S. 1167, the Act, specifically focusing on the structure and competition within the communications industry.

Key Facts

  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
  • The hearings focused on S. 1167, titled the Industrial Reorganization Act.
  • The specific subject matter of these hearings was the communications industry.
  • The hearings took place over four days: June 20, 21, 25, and 27, 1974.
  • The document constitutes Part 5 of the hearing series.
  • The proceedings occurred during the second session of the Ninety-third Congress.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the legislative record for a proposed federal effort to address market concentration in the communications sector, which could have altered the regulatory landscape for major telecommunications providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to gather testimony and information regarding S. 1167, the Act, with a specific focus on the communications industry.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings were held on June 20, 21, 25, and 27, 1974.

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1970s Antitrust Focus

The document highlights a period of significant legislative interest in restructuring major American industries through antitrust measures.

S. 1167Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly

Connected Entities

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Sources

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  • Controversy50
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