Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991

Summary

Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991 - 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. 15 January 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 February 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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