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A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

5/8/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect.



Latest Actions
  • 05/08/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 110-334.
  • 05/08/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.
  • 04/24/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 04/24/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:30 a.m.
  • 04/24/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m.
  • 04/02/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30 p.m.
  • 03/11/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1872)
  • 03/05/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.J.RES.28 Reported in Senate05/11/2008

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