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- H.R.1622
H.R.1622: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 13, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2005
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify current cross-ownership limitations by eliminating provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM or FM radio or television broadcast license to any party on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control of a daily newspaper.Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that, in calculating the national audience reach...
(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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| April 13, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |