To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.
2/1/2025, 9:20 AMSummary of Bill HR 906
Bill 119 hr 906, also known as the "Transparency in FCC Regulation Act," aims to increase transparency within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by requiring the FCC to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority from the Commission and have certain levels of foreign ownership. This information will help ensure that the public and policymakers are aware of any potential foreign influence in the telecommunications industry.The bill also includes provisions for the FCC to review and update this list on a regular basis, as well as to provide a detailed explanation of the criteria used to determine foreign ownership levels. Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to report to Congress on any actions taken to address any potential national security concerns related to foreign ownership of entities holding FCC authorizations.
Overall, the Transparency in FCC Regulation Act seeks to promote accountability and transparency within the telecommunications industry by shedding light on any foreign ownership of entities holding FCC authorizations. This information will help safeguard national security interests and ensure that the FCC operates in a transparent and accountable manner.
Current Status of Bill HR 906
Bill HR 906 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 906 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 906's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 31, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 906
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.Comments
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