Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987 - Expresses the findings of the Congress that the Fairness Doctrine: (1) fairly reflects the statutory obligations of broadcasters; (2) received statutory approval from the Congress in 1959; and (3) reasonably balances first amendment rights.
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast licensees to provide a reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Requires enforcement and application of such requirement to be consistent with the rules and policies of the Federal Communications Commission in effect on January 1, 1987.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported.
Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-108.
Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-108.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 75.
Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.179 Reported to House.
Rule Passed House.
Called up by House by Rule.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 102 (Record Vote No: 164).
Roll Call #164 (House)Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 302 - 102 (Record Vote No: 164).
Roll Call #164 (House)Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.
Other Measure S.742 Passed House in Lieu.
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