S. 867In Committee
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025
Prohibit the FCC from revoking licenses, taking enforcement action, or conditioning transaction approvals based on broadcasters' or affiliates' viewpoints, while preserving limits tied to specified unlawful content
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit the FCC from revoking licenses, taking enforcement action, or conditioning transaction approvals based on broadcasters' or affiliates' viewpoints, while preserving limits tied to specified unlawful content
Key points
- Prohibit viewpoint based FCC actions
- Prohibit viewpoint based approval conditions
- Allow enforcement for specified unlawful content
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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