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A 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.

5/9/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4291

Bill 118 s 4291, also known as the "Media Ownership Act," aims to repeal restrictions set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the ownership of multiple radio and television stations. The bill also seeks to prevent the FCC from limiting the common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations.

The main goal of this legislation is to promote greater flexibility and competition in the media industry by allowing companies to own multiple media outlets in the same market. Proponents of the bill argue that these restrictions are outdated and hinder innovation and growth in the industry.

However, critics of the bill are concerned that allowing for greater consolidation of media ownership could lead to a decrease in diversity of viewpoints and voices in the media landscape. They argue that this could have negative implications for democracy and the free flow of information. Overall, the passage of Bill 118 s 4291 would have significant implications for the media industry and the way information is disseminated to the public. It is a highly debated and controversial piece of legislation that will likely continue to be a topic of discussion among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.

Current Status of Bill S 4291

Bill S 4291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2024. Bill S 4291 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2024.  Bill S 4291's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4291

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4291

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4291

A 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.
A 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.

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