Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 7, 2016Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6474
To eliminate the daily newspaper cross-ownership rule of the Federal Communications Commission.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 7, 2016)
This bill eliminates the Federal Communications Commission's broadcast/newspaper cross-ownership ban, which prohibits a single entity, or parties under common control, from owning a daily newspaper and a full-power commercial broadcast station (AM, FM, or television) in the same market.
What just happenedDec 7, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2](R-OR)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 7, 2016
- Dec 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 7, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House