Meaningful Expression of Democracy in America Act

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37 cosponsors · 36 D, 1 I

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Meaningful Expression of Democracy in America (MEDIA) Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast licensees to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2004

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Meaningful Expression of Democracy in America Act

Also known as: MEDIA Act

Latest action (Jul 7, 2004): Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 24, 2004

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.