Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2019)
Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2019
This bill requires radio and television broadcasters to make free broadcast time available for political advertising.
Specifically, during an election year, broadcasters generally must allot at least two hours of free broadcast time to each qualified political candidate in a statewide or national election. A broadcaster that fails or refuses to comply with the bill shall not have its license or franchise renewed.
What just happenedJan 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House