A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
RETURNED FOR REVISIONS
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Disapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way stations are counted for purposes of the local radio rule; revises the local television multiple ownership rule; modifies the national television ownership cap from a 35% national audience reach limit to a 45% reach limit, and retains the dual network rule.)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11383-11402)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11501-11519)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 348.(text: CR S11519)
Roll Call #348 (Senate)Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 348. (text: CR S11519)
Roll Call #348 (Senate)Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
Held at the desk.