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US S4291

US S4291
Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2024


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Introduced
05/08/2024
In Committee
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to repeal the limitations on multiple ownership of radio and television stations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from limiting common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2024, aims to repeal the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) limitations on the ownership of radio and television stations, as well as prohibit the FCC from limiting the common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations. The bill also amends the Clayton Act to exclude considerations of market share in the television, radio, and daily newspaper markets from determining whether an acquisition violates antitrust laws. Additionally, the bill provides a safe harbor from antitrust laws for news content creators to collectively negotiate with online content distributors regarding the terms of distributing their news content, provided certain conditions are met.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Corporate Management
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Broadcast Industry Regulation
  • ‐ Regulation of Media

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4291/all-info 05/09/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4291/BILLS-118s4291is.pdf 06/13/2024
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