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- H.R.6474
H.R.6474: To eliminate the daily newspaper cross-ownership rule of the Federal Communications Commission.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the Federal Communications Commission's broadcast/newspaper cross-ownership ban, which prohibits a single entity, or parties under common control, from owning a daily newspaper and a full-power commercial broadcast station (AM, FM, or television) in the same market.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Dec. 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Greg Walden (R-Ore.) |