Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2019 This bill requires radio and television broadcasters to make free broadcast time available for political advertising. Specifically, during an election year, broadcasters generally must allot at least two hours of free broadcast time to each qualified political candidate in a statewide or national election. A broadcaster that fails or refuses to comply with the bill shall not have its license or franchise renewed.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)
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Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesElections, voting, political campaign regulationLicensing and registrationsPolitical advertising
Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-896| House
| Updated: 1/30/2019
Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2019 This bill requires radio and television broadcasters to make free broadcast time available for political advertising. Specifically, during an election year, broadcasters generally must allot at least two hours of free broadcast time to each qualified political candidate in a statewide or national election. A broadcaster that fails or refuses to comply with the bill shall not have its license or franchise renewed.