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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Trade, Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section id732D184C7569450CA2E30DF6255A4FB7: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2024.
- Section S1: 2. Regulation of broadcast ownership by the Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission may not impose any limitation on the number...
- Section idEE4F6000B4C74EC4897E9306E14E63C1: 3. Clayton Act Section 7 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 18) is amended by adding at the end the following: For purposes of an acquisition described in this...
- Section H802B375314F042E2B851A0B76648988A: 4. Safe harbor for certain collective negotiations In this section: The term antitrust laws— has the meaning given the term in subsection (a) of the first...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Trade, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → The commission identified in the operative section
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
any entity that— operates a website or other online service that displays, distributes, or directs users to news articles, works of journalism, or other content on the internet that is generated by third-party news content creators
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