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H.R.226: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
184 (7 Democrats, 178 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - 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)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
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Jan. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Pence (R-Ind.) |