H.R. 1883 - Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017
- Sponsor:
- G. K. Butterfield
- Summary:
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017
H.R. 1883 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017
- Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017
- Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2017
- Sponsor
- G. K. Butterfield
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Business investment and capital
- Capital gains tax
- Congressional oversight
- Income tax deductions
- Licensing and registrations
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- Women in business
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/04/2017 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/04/2017 4/04/2017 Introduced in House 4/04/2017 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 4/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to House members from Commercial TV & radio stations, which…
support this bill
Commercial TV & radio stations | $1,991,741 |
$1,991,741 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org