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

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Bill Number

HR 235

Introduced

Jan 6, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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Administrative procedure Commerce Corporations Federal Communications Commission Government Operations and Politics Independent regulatory commissions Law Licenses Newspapers Radio stations Science, Technology, Communications Television stations

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Summary

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.

Actions

Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 7, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Jan 6, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 6, 2001

Introduced in House

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