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H.R. 2526 (99th)

Fairness in Alcohol Advertising Act of 1985

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Introduced

15 May 1985

Last action

21 May 1985 · Referred

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Fairness in Alcohol Advertising Act of 1985 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any radio or television licensee from broadcasting any alcoholic beverage advertisement unless equivalent time is made available for the broadcasting by responsible spokespersons of programming regarding the adverse effects of alcoholic beverage consumption and misuse. Provides that such programming shall not be taken into account in determining the extent to which any broadcast station is operating in the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Requires a cable system operator to meet such an equal time requirement with respect to alcoholic beverage advertisements on programming subject to such operator's editorial control.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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