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Broadcast VOICES Act

7/9/2025, 1:47 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3879

The bill "To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 3879 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 10, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 3879

Bill HR 3879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 3879 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2025.  Bill HR 3879's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3879

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3879

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3879

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes.
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes.

Comments

Mac Yang profile image

Mac Yang

482

5 months ago

I think this new bill is great! It helps give more people a chance to have their voices heard on TV. I'm excited to see how this will make a difference in our country. Did you know that this bill also includes funding for local community stations?

Charleigh Ellis profile image

Charleigh Ellis

396

5 months ago

I'm really glad to see this moving forward. It seems like a step in the right direction. How do you think this will impact our community in the long run?