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Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act

Introduced: January 9, 2020 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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Became law
Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 10, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 9, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Enhancing Broadcaster Diversity and Inclusion by Verifying and Ensuring the Reporting required by Statute Is Transpiring and Yielding Data Act or the Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act

This bill requires the collection of certain broadcast and cable ownership data to inform the analysis of barriers to market entry.

Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete the rulemaking on broadcast and cable equal employment opportunity rules and policies. The bill also prohibits the FCC from making certain revisions to the reporting requirements on commercial broadcast station ownership.

In addition, the bill requires the FCC to include such ownership data in its biennial communications marketplace report and to analyze how such data relates to market entry barriers that prevent diversity in media ownership. The FCC must also create a public, searchable database of media ownership information.

What's happening now September 9, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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