HR 4401
Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, a policy from the 1980s that required broadcast radio and television stations to provide balanced coverage of controversial issues. It would require broadcasters to offer a reasonable opportunity for discussion of differing viewpoints on matters of public importance. Supporters argue this would promote a more informed public discourse, while opponents contend it would stifle free speech and burden broadcasters. The bill aims to restore a principle of journalistic fairness to broadcast media.
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Tulsi Gabbard
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