HR 235 · 107th 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 2001-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(2001-06-18)

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 (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]TX