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Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2054| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (13)
John R. Carter (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019 This bill creates a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for print or digital news companies to collectively negotiate with online content distributors (e.g., social media companies) regarding the terms on which the news companies' content may be distributed by online content distributors.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2981)
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Jun 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1700
Introduced in Senate
  • April 2, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2981)


  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.


  • June 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1700
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-5058: Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020
  • S 116-1700: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019
Competition and antitrustDigital mediaInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reporting

Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2054| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019 This bill creates a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for print or digital news companies to collectively negotiate with online content distributors (e.g., social media companies) regarding the terms on which the news companies' content may be distributed by online content distributors.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2981)
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Jun 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1700
Introduced in Senate
  • April 2, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2981)


  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.


  • June 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1700
    Introduced in Senate
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (13)
John R. Carter (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-5058: Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020
  • S 116-1700: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competition and antitrustDigital mediaInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reporting