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H.R.1735: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (52 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021 This bill creates a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for print, broadcast, or digital news companies to collectively negotiate with online content distributors (e.g., social media companies) regarding the terms on which the news companies' content may be distributed by online content distributors.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
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March 10, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |