H.R. 226 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009
H.R. 226 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 7, 2009, sponsored by Mike Pence with 183 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 183
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Pence (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 177 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. (Jan 14, 2009)
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- H.R. 3819: To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime.
- S. 3186: Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010
- S. 3333: Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010
- S. 3304: Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
- S. 3828: A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video…
- S. 3729: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
- S. 2847: CALM Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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