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S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 29, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (All 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)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| June 29, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) |