Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985
Official title: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to assure equal employment opportunities are afforded by radio and television broadcasting stations.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require any radio or television broadcasting station licensee and any corporation, partnership, association, joint-stock company, or trust engaged primarily in the management or operation of any such licensee to establish, maintain, and execute an equal employment opportunity program. Sets forth certification and reporting requirements with respect to the programs of such entities with more than five full-time employees. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), at least every five years, to investigate the employment practices of each of such entities to determine compliance with program requirements. Establishes penalties for failing to comply with such requirements. Permits employees or applicants for employment who believe they have been discriminated against in violation of program requirements to file a complaint with the FCC. Requires FCC regulations to specify procedures for investigating such complaints and enforcing program requirements.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 150: Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-150/
"H.R. 150: Broadcasting Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-150/.
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