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US HR5567MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020 Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020
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Introduced
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
In Committee
07/15/2020
07/15/2020
Crossed Over
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020 MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020 Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in its biennial communications marketplace report.
AI Summary
This bill, the Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 or the MEDIA Diversity Act of 2020, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in its biennial communications marketplace report. The term "socially disadvantaged individuals" refers to those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. This provision aims to address the challenges these individuals face in accessing and participating in the communications industry.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 09/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5567/all-info | 01/10/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567eh.pdf | 09/24/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567eh.pdf.pdf | 09/24/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567rh.pdf | 09/19/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567rh.pdf.pdf | 09/19/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567ih.pdf | 01/15/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5567/BILLS-116hr5567ih.pdf.pdf | 01/15/2020 |
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