Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

19 July 1989 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3]

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Summary

Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1989 - 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

3 January 1989
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
3 January 1989
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 January 1989
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 February 1989
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Source: Committee
9 February 1989
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
5 April 1989
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
5 April 1989
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 April 1989
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 April 1989
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
29 June 1989
Passed
Mr. Markey asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce have until 12:00 p.m. on July 10 to file a report on H.R. 315. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
19 July 1989
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
Source: Calendars
19 July 1989
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-153.
Source: Committee
19 July 1989
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-153.
Source: Committee

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