A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to eliminate from its regulations the restrictions on the cross-ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers.

Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to modify its regulations by eliminating any provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM, FM, or TV broadcast station license to any party (including parties under common control) on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control by such party of a daily newspaper.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3662-3663)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 April 1997 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

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