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H.R.4871: Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced July 30, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 30, 2021
Bill Summary
Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry and establishes a related tax incentive. Specifically, the bill requires the FCC to report to Congress regarding (1) recommendations for increasing the total number of broadcast stations that are owned or controlled by members of minority...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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July 30, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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July 30, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |