Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987

Summary

Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987 - Expresses the findings of the Congress that the Fairness Doctrine: (1) fairly reflects the statutory obligations of broadcasters; (2) received statutory approval from the Congress in 1959; and (3) reasonably balances first amendment rights. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast licensees to provide a reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Requires enforcement and application of such requirement to be consistent with the rules and policies of the Federal Communications Commission in effect on January 1, 1987.

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Timeline

1. 2 April 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 April 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 April 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 7 May 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 May 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

8. 13 May 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

9. 13 May 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 27 May 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 75.

    Source: Calendars

11. 27 May 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-108.

    Source: Committee

12. 27 May 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-108.

    Source: Committee

13. 28 May 1987

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.179 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

14. 28 May 1987

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

15. 3 June 1987

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

16. 3 June 1987

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 3 June 1987

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 102 (Record Vote No: 164).

    Source: Floor

18. 3 June 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 102 (Record Vote No: 164).

    Source: Floor

19. 3 June 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 April 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1934) to clarify the congressional intent concerning, and to codify, certain requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance.
• related to ← Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987
• amends ← An amendment to exempt radio broadcasters from the provisions of the Fairness Doctrine.