US SRes73

Bill

A resolution reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Introduced
02/24/2021

In Committee
02/24/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity..

AI Summary

This Resolution reaffirms a commitment to media diversity, recognizing that an informed and engaged public is vital for a healthy democracy and that independent, diverse, and local media are crucial for exposing a wide range of viewpoints and fostering political debate. It emphasizes the public interest in promoting diversity in media content, sources, and audiences, and highlights the importance of small, independent media outlets for preserving local culture and addressing community issues. The Resolution acknowledges research indicating ongoing challenges in achieving media diversity and the negative impact of limited participation by diverse populations in media ownership and decision-making on civic engagement and knowledge. Therefore, it pledges to collaborate with media organizations and various stakeholders to find collaborative solutions that remove obstacles to media diversity.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Jacky Rosen (D)*, Marco Rubio (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (consideration: CR S866) (on 02/24/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/73/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/73/all-info	02/25/2021
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sres73/BILLS-117sres73is.pdf	02/26/2021
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sres73/BILLS-117sres73is.pdf.pdf	02/26/2021

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HRes277	Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.	Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)	Same As
HRes535	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable rel	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To

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