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Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1993

Introduced: May 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jun 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
May 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1993 - Expresses the findings of the Congress that the Fairness Doctrine: (1) fairly reflects the statutory obligations of broadcasters; (2) received statutory approval from the Congress in 1959; and (3) reasonably balances first amendment rights.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast licensees to provide a reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Requires enforcement and application of such requirement to be consistent with the rules and policies of the Federal Communications Commission in effect on January 1, 1987.

What's happening now June 3, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 12, 1993
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 12, 1993
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 5, 1993
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