S. 1748 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
S. 1748 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 29, 2007, sponsored by Norm Coleman with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - 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
Norm Coleman (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8745) (Jun 29, 2007)
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Committees
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