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Bill108th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2003Science, Technology, Communications
S.J.Res. 17

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 16, 2003)

RETURNED FOR REVISIONS

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Disapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way stations are counted for purposes of the local radio rule; revises the local television multiple ownership rule; modifies the national television ownership cap from a 35% national audience reach limit to a 45% reach limit, and retains the dual network rule.)

What just happenedSep 16, 2003

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND](D-ND)Sponsor
24 cosponsors19 D4 R1 I
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  1. Sep 16, 2003FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Sep 16, 2003FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Sep 16, 2003Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 16, 2003Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 348. (text: CR S11519)

  5. Sep 16, 2003Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 348.(text: CR S11519)

  6. Sep 16, 2003Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11501-11519)

  7. Sep 11, 2003Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11383-11402)

  8. Sep 3, 2003Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.

  9. Sep 3, 2003Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Sep 3, 2003Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jul 15, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jul 15, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 16, 200382

RETURNED FOR REVISIONS

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Disapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way stations are counted for purposes of the local radio rule; revises the local television multiple ownership rule; modifies the national television ownership cap from a 35% national audience reach limit to a 45% reach limit, and retains the dual network rule.)

Introduced in SenateJul 15, 200300

Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission and received by Congress on July 10, 2003, relating to broadcast media ownership.