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- S.J.RES.17
S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 15, 2003
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
RETURNED FOR REVISIONSDisapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
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Measure laid before Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 348.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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| July 15, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) |