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Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

10/23/2024, 1:49 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9913

Bill 118 hr 9913, also known as the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from interfering in the electoral process.

The bill aims to ensure that the FCC does not have the authority to regulate or control political speech or content on broadcast stations, cable systems, or satellite providers. It also prohibits the FCC from imposing any regulations that would restrict the ability of individuals or organizations to engage in political speech or advertising.

Additionally, the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act seeks to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations to freely express their political views without fear of government censorship or interference. It emphasizes the importance of a free and fair electoral process, where all voices can be heard without undue influence from regulatory agencies. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that political speech remains protected under the Constitution. It aims to prevent the FCC from overstepping its bounds and infringing on the rights of individuals and organizations to participate in the democratic process.

Congressional Summary of HR 9913

Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule titled Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements and published on August 5, 2024, or any substantially similar rule. The proposed rule would require radio and television broadcasters to announce the presence of content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements as applicable.   

Current Status of Bill HR 9913

Bill HR 9913 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9913 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 4, 2024.  Bill HR 9913's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of October 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9913

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9913

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9913

Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from promulgating or enforcing rules regarding disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements.

Comments

Barbara Scott profile image

Barbara Scott

433

1 year ago

I support this bill. It will help protect our elections.

Gage Terry profile image

Gage Terry

451

1 year ago

I support this bill.

Messiah Singleton profile image

Messiah Singleton

459

1 year ago

So, this new bill is supposed to stop the FCC from messing with our elections, right? Sounds like a good idea to me. But how will this really change things in the long run? #HRBill9913 #ElectionMeddling #Politics

Kole Boone profile image

Kole Boone

423

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is actually happening! It's crazy to think that they want to stop the FCC from making rules about disclosing AI-generated content in political ads. This is just going to make it easier for misinformation to spread and manipulate voters. It's really concerning how this could impact the integrity of our elections. I'm worried about the long term effects this bill could have on our democracy.

Mack Leach profile image

Mack Leach

407

1 year ago

I can't believe they're trying to pass this bill, it's so unfair! This is gonna mess everything up for us, I just know it. I don't trust this at all. It's gonna be a disaster in the long run, mark my words.