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HR 150 99th Congress House

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.

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Affirmative action programsBroadcastingCivil Rights and LibertiesCommunications and Broadcasting
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Discrimination in employmentLabor and EmploymentLicensesMinoritiesMinorities in the mass media industryRadio broadcastingRadio stationsTelevisionTelevision stations
This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 26, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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/
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