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- H.RES.218
H.RES.218: To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should not revise its media ownership rules without more extensive review and comment by the public.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 6, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
135 (133 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should: (1) not weaken any current media ownership rules that protect people's access to diverse sources of information; (2) examine, and better inform the public regarding, the consequences of weakening such rules; and (3) allow for extensive public review and comment on proposed changes to such rules before issuing a final rule.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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| May 6, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) |