HR 598 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To require the Federal Communications Commission to eliminate from its regulations the restrictions on the cross-ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers.

Introduced 1999-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.(1999-02-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Federal Communications Commission to modify its regulations by eliminating any provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM, FM, or TV broadcast station license to any party (including parties under common control) on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control by such party of a daily newspaper.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans