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Future of Local News Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1601| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Future of Local News Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Future of Local News Committee to examine, report on, and make recommendations related to the state of local news and the ability of local news to meet the information needs of the people of the United States. The duties of the committee include (1) examining the implications of the loss of local newspapers, digital news outlets, and broadcasting outlets; (2) assessing the impact of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and whether the Paycheck Protection Program has had beneficial effects on local news organizations; and (3) assessing and examining existing and potential means of supporting local news production. The committee must recommend mechanisms that the federal government can create and implement to support the production of local news, such as the possible creation of a new national endowment for local journalism or the reform and expansion of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Timeline
May 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3169
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3169
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-3169: Future of Local News Act
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Future of Local News Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1601| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Future of Local News Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Future of Local News Committee to examine, report on, and make recommendations related to the state of local news and the ability of local news to meet the information needs of the people of the United States. The duties of the committee include (1) examining the implications of the loss of local newspapers, digital news outlets, and broadcasting outlets; (2) assessing the impact of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and whether the Paycheck Protection Program has had beneficial effects on local news organizations; and (3) assessing and examining existing and potential means of supporting local news production. The committee must recommend mechanisms that the federal government can create and implement to support the production of local news, such as the possible creation of a new national endowment for local journalism or the reform and expansion of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Timeline
May 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3169
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3169
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3169: Future of Local News Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCorporation for Public BroadcastingEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesNews media and reportingSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWages and earnings