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Broadcast VOICES Act

7/15/2025, 9:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 2123

The bill, designated as S. 2123 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 18, 2025, aims to direct the Federal Communications Commission to implement measures to enhance diversity of ownership within the broadcasting industry. The specific actions proposed in the bill are focused on increasing the representation of diverse voices and perspectives in broadcasting.

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Current Status of Bill S 2123

Bill S 2123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2025. Bill S 2123 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2025.  Bill S 2123's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2123

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
9
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2123

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2123

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

Comments

Azaria Byers profile image

Azaria Byers

378

5 months ago

This bill is ridiculous.

Cassandra Cummings profile image

Cassandra Cummings

432

5 months ago

Ugh, this bill is such a joke. It's like they don't even care about us regular folks. Can't believe they're trying to push this through. SMH.

Kinsley Sinclair profile image

Kinsley Sinclair

438

5 months ago

I think this new bill is a step in the right direction. It will help give more people a voice and make sure everyone's opinions are heard. I'm excited to see how it will make a difference in our country.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2123

Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat
Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
HawaiiDemocrat
Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
New MexicoDemocrat
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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