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- H.R.3169
H.R.3169: Future of Local News Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 12, 2021
Bill Summary
Future of Local News Act This bill establishes the Future of Local News Committee to examine, report on, and make recommendations related to the state of local news and the ability of local news to meet the information needs of the people of the United States. The duties of the committee include (1) examining the implications of the loss of local newspapers, digital news outlets, and broadcasting outlets; (2) assessing the impact of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Marc Veasey (D-Texas) |