Bill Detail
H.R. 1880
Congress: 119
Title
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025
Summary
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against or imposing certain conditions on individuals on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or disseminated by the individuals or their affiliates. Specifically, the FCC may not revoke a license or authorization of, or otherwise take action against, an individual or entity on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity or an affiliate thereof. Further, the FCC may not impose conditions on its approval of certain transactions on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity seeking approval of the transaction, or an affiliate thereof. Under the bill, the FCC retains its authority to take action or impose conditions on the basis of (1) violations of certain existing laws regarding lottery information, fraud, and obscene language; or (2) the broadcast or other dissemination of content that constitutes incitement under the First Amendment.
Sponsor
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA-7]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Status as of Aug 14, 2:47 AM · synced 14h ago
Introduced
2025-03-05
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Carried by these fly-ins
1NAB State Leadership Conference 2027 (dates TBD)
Mar 2, 2027 – Mar 3, 2027 · Washington, DC (venue TBD; 2026 edition at Salamander Washington, DC)
Hosted by National Association of Broadcasters
Bill Engagement
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against or imposing certain conditions on indiv…
Lobbyists on the case
- National Association of Broadcasters1 filing · 7 lobs
- Shawn Donilon2026 Q1
- Nicole Gustafson2026 Q1
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