110 HR 4167 IH: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st U.S. House of Representatives 2007-11-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2007 Mr. Stearns introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act.

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Cross-ownership limitations

(a)

Rule Changes Required

The Federal Communications Commission shall modify section 73.3555 of its regulations (47 CFR 73.3555) by eliminating any provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM or FM radio or television broadcast station license to any party (including parties under common control) on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control by such party of a daily newspaper. (b)

Deadline for Actions

The Federal Communications Commission shall complete all actions necessary to complete the modifications required by this section within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.