RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023
This bill prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints. It amends the Communications Act of 1934 to explicitly limit the FCC's authority in this regard.
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HR 145 — RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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In plain language
The bill prohibits the FCC from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
This bill prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints. It amends the Communications Act of 1934 to explicitly limit the FCC's authority in this regard.
Summary
To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html January 09, 2023
Sections of law this bill changes
From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).
Also cites: 47 U.S.C. § 303
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The bill prohibits the FCC from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
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47 U.S.C. 303A
Notwithstanding section 303 or any other provision of this Act or any other Act authorizing the Commission to prescribe rules, regulations, policies, doctrines, standards, or other requirements, the Commission shall not have the authority to prescribe any rule, regulation, policy, doctrine, standard, or other requirement that has the purpose or effect of reinstating or repromulgating (in whole or in part) the requirement that broadcasters present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the `Fairness Doctrine', as repealed in General Fairness Doctrine Obligations of Broadcast Licensees, 50 Fed. Reg. 35418 (1985).
This adds a new section that explicitly prohibits the FCC from restoring the Fairness Doctrine.
Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsors
- Jeff Duncan · Primary
- Dan Bishop · Cosponsor
- Andrew Ogles · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Duncan, Jeff Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Bishop, Dan Republican
- Ogles, Andrew Republican
Not signed on (544)
544 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 145 do?
- To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine.
- Who sponsors HR 145?
- HR 145 is sponsored by Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Bishop, Dan (Republican), and Ogles, Andrew (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 145?
- This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 145?
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