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Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

Introduced: June 28, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 3, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)

Jul 31, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9188)

Jun 28, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Jun 28, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 28, 2007

Introduced in House

Jun 27, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7208)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - 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.

What's happening now October 3, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11174)

Committees of jurisdiction 2