S4291-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced May 8, 2024

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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

Technology Trade Foreign Policy

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • technology companies and users of digital services
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • technology companies and users of digital services
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 8, 2024

Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Technology Trade Foreign Policy
Actor Mappings
"the_commission"
→ The commission identified in the operative section

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"online content distributor" §H802B375314F042E2B851A0B76648988A

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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