A bill to clarify the congressional intent concerning, and to codify, certain requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance.
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.
Other Measure S.742 Passed House in Lieu.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-48.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 100-34. Additional and minority views filed.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 100-34. Additional and minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59-31. Record Vote No: 75.
Roll Call #75 (Senate)Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59-31. Record Vote No: 75.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Vetoed by President.
Vetoed by President.
Veto message referred to Committee on Commerce by Yea-Nay Vote. 53-45. Record Vote No: 154.
Roll Call #154 (Senate)