Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T11:52:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1880 Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 11:52 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1880

Bill 119 HR 1880, also known as the "Viewpoint Neutrality Act," aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against a broadcast licensee or any other person based on their viewpoint. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals and organizations are not penalized or censored by the FCC for expressing their opinions or beliefs.

The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting free speech and preventing government censorship of differing viewpoints. It aims to promote a diverse range of opinions and perspectives in the media landscape, without fear of retribution from regulatory bodies like the FCC.

If passed, the Viewpoint Neutrality Act would provide greater clarity and protection for individuals and organizations who may be concerned about facing repercussions for expressing their opinions on broadcast platforms. The bill seeks to uphold the principles of free speech and ensure that all voices have the opportunity to be heard without fear of government interference. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1880 aims to safeguard the First Amendment rights of individuals and promote a more open and inclusive media environment in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 1880

Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against or imposing certain conditions on individuals on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or disseminated by the individuals or their affiliates.

Specifically, the FCC may not revoke a license or authorization of, or otherwise take action against, an individual or entity on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity or an affiliate thereof. Further, the FCC may not impose conditions on its approval of certain transactions on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity seeking approval of the transaction, or an affiliate thereof.

Under the bill, the FCC retains its authority to take action or impose conditions on the basis of (1) violations of certain existing laws regarding lottery information, fraud, and obscene language; or (2) the broadcast or other dissemination of content that constitutes incitement under the First Amendment.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 1880

Bill HR 1880 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1880 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1880's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1880

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1880

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1880

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that the Federal Communications Commission may not take action against a broadcast licensee or any other person on the basis of viewpoint, and for other purposes.

Comments

Palmer MacDonald

427

9 months ago

I think this bill is good, it stops FCC from taking action on viewpoints. How does this affect us?

Rebecca Schroeder

453

8 months ago

I think this bill is good because it stops them from doing bad things. It's important to have freedom to say what you want. This bill is good for me because I like to say things.