H.R.4835 - Media Ownership Act of 2007

To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. as introduced.
  • Short: Media Ownership Act of 2007 as introduced.

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12/18/2007--Introduced.Media Ownership Act of 2007 - Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in changing any of its regulations related to broadcast ownership, to publish notice in the Federal Register for least 90 days, followed by
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12/18/2007--Introduced.
Media Ownership Act of 2007 - Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in changing any of its regulations related to broadcast ownership, to publish notice in the Federal Register for least 90 days, followed by at least 60 days for public comment, followed by at least 30 days to reply to comments. Applies those requirements to any any changes related to broadcast and newspaper ownership made after October 1, 2007. Requires the FCC, before voting on any change in broadcast and newspaper ownership rules, to complete a separate rulemaking to promote the broadcast of local programming and content by broadcasters, including radio and television broadcast stations, and newspapers. Requires the FCC, before issuing a final rule, to:
(1) conduct a study on the overall impact of television station duopolies and newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership on the quantity and quality of local news, public affairs, local news media jobs, and local cultural programming at the market level; and
(2) publish a proposed final rule at least 90 days before a vote, followed by at least 60 days for public comment, followed by at least 30 days to reply to comments. Requires the FCC to establish an independent panel on increasing the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership and to act on the panel's recommendations before voting on any changes to its broadcast and newspaper ownership rules.


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01/06/08
Jim Rhyne: Public suffers under media conglomerates

And while there are two bills on media ownership now making their way through both the Senate (SB 2332) and the House (HR 4835), no one thing seems to work. ...

Source: Pasadena Star-News, CA
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12/21/07
Big media gets the green light to monopolize

introduced the “Media Ownership Act of 2007” (HR 4835). This is a House companion to a Senate bill that is sponsored by Senators Byron Dorgan (DN. ...

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08/09/08
It's official tax certificate bill introduced | Benton Foundation

... Media cross ownership dangerous for all · Bill to Block FCC’s Cross-Ownership Changes Hits House · Dorgan Rips Cross-Ownership Vote … Again · H.R. 4835 Media Ownership Act · FCC Media Ownership Changes · Tod

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04/30/08
US Senate Stands Up To The FCC

In December, the congressmen also introduced the Media Ownership Act, HR4835, which would halt the enactment of the new cross-ownership rule by requiring more time for public comment on rules proposed by the FCC. ...

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04/25/08
Senate Commerce Media, DTV Votes | Benton Foundation

... Common Cause, Benton Challenge FCC Ownership Change · FCC Adds Ownership Studies to Official Record · National Conference for Media Reform · Bill to Block FCC’s Cross-Ownership Changes Hits House · H.R. 4835 Media Owner

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