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- H.R.2905
H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 28, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2007
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
209 (3 Democrats, 207 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 28, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Pence (R-Ind.) |