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