Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1989 - 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; (3) reasonably balances first amendment rights; and (4) has no chilling effect on broadcasters.
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 the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Markey asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce have until 12:00 p.m. on July 10 to file a report on H.R. 315. Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-153.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-153.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
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