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H. R. 1880 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that the Federal Communications Commission may not take action against a broadcast licensee or any other person on the basis of viewpoint, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:890
H.R. 1880, titled the “Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025,” aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot take punitive actions against broadcast licensees or others simply based on their viewpoints....
Simple Explanation
The Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 is a rule that stops the people in charge of TV and radio from punishing anyone just because they say something different. This means everyone can share their ideas, but if someone says something that breaks the law or encourages bad things, the rulekeepers can still step in.
S. 867 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that the Federal Communications Commission may not take action against a broadcast licensee or any other person on the basis of viewpoint, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:897
S. 867, known as the “Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025,” aims to clarify and amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the expression of viewpoints in broadcasting. The bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from revoking licenses or...
Simple Explanation
The "Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025" says that the people in charge of TV and radio stations can't get in trouble just because of what they talk about on their shows. But it still lets them be stopped if they do things like lie or promote violence.

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