HR 4780 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify requirements under the fairness doctrine applicable to broadcasters.

Introduced 1981-10-20· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1981-12-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the fairness doctrine of the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit an interpretation requiring broadcasters to permit persons wishing to present views on public issues to use the broadcast station facilities upon terms that are different from the terms applied to other persons presenting their views on such issues.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans