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US HR1754MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021 Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2021
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace report under section 13 of such Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2021 or the MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace when assessing the state of competition and regulatory barriers. The FCC, with input from its Office of Communications Business Opportunities, must consider these barriers in accordance with the national policy under Section 257(b) of the Communications Act, which encourages the participation of small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses in the provision of communications services.
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 07/21/2021)
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