U.S. Congress - H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009
H.R.226 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009
To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. view all titles (4)
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- Official: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. as introduced.
- Popular: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Short: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
Although the Fairness Doctrine, requiring broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues, was abolished in 1987, this bill would inhibit the Federal Communications Commission from reintroducing it in the future.Official Summary
1/7/2009--Introduced.Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controveOfficial Summary
1/7/2009--Introduced.Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine....Read the Rest
Organizations Supporting H.R.226
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Right to Life Committee
- Family Research Council
- American Center for Law and Justice
Organizations Opposing H.R.226
- None via MapLight at this time.
Recent News Coverage
'Fairness Doctrine' - a misnomer that may become law
The bill is a companion to House legislation (HR 226) introduced by Republicans Mike Pence (Indiana) and Greg Walden (Oregon). In agreement with Wicker, ...
The Unfairness Doctrine
(Penceâs House bill is HR-226. DeMintâs senate bill is S-340). The House bill already has over 100 co-sponsors, and the Senate bill has 24. ...
ACLJ Supports Congressional Efforts to Prohibit Return of Fairness ...
The Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 was introduced yesterday into the House (HR 226) and Senate (S. 34) by Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN), Chairman of the ...
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graywaffles: The Southern Avenger
Obama's War On Prosperity Continues: H.R. 3200. H.R. 2454 Obama's Carbon Tax Scam. stop s.773 - Government takeover of the internet. Support H.R. 226. SUPPORT!!! H.R.1146 would end membership of the United States in the United Nations ...
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Frank's bill H.R.226 — the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act — which had a good measure of bipartisan support, was apparently shelved once it passed through committee. Then along came Reid with his ...
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