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Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Supports members of the media in Venezuela who are facing an assault on their rights to freedoms of the press, speech, and expression. Expresses concern regarding the announcement of Venezuelan President Chavez not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), and calls upon the government of Venezuela to reverse the decision not to renew RCTV's license. Urges the government of Venezuela to: (1) create an independent body to assign and renew broadcasting licenses in Venezuela; and (2) respect the rights of freedom of expression for all Venezuelans. Calls upon the government of Venezuela to respect the rights of an independent media.
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Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo address problem gambling. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national campaign to increase knowledge and raise awareness of problem gambling.Requires the Secretary to: (1) administer and coordinate the voluntary donation of resources to assist in implementing new programs and augmenting existing national campaigns to provide national strategies for dissemination of information intended to address problem gambling; (2) encourage media outlets to provide information aimed at preventing problem gambling; and (3) target radio and television audiences of sporting events and gambling.Requires the President to: (1) establish and implement a national program of research on problem gambling; (2) appoint an advisory commission to coordinate federal research; and (3) consider the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's recommendations.Authorizes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. 5/2/2007--Introduced. Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency) from compelling a covered person (a person engaged in journalism, including their supervisor, employer, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence. Requires the content of compelled testimony or documents to be limited and narrowly tailored. Applies this Act to communications service providers with regard to testimony or any record, information, or other communication that relates to a business transaction between such providers and covered persons. Sets forth notice requirements. Permits a court [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural credit, Agricultural extension work, Agricultural research, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture in foreign trade, Animals, Appropriations, Budgets, Business, Child nutrition, Children, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Crop insurance, Cuba, Dams, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, Disaster relief, Economic policy, Electric power distribution, Energy, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Export finance, Farm Credit Administration, Federal aid to transportation, Federal installations, Feeds, Finance, Floodplains, Food, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food relief, Food stamps, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government lending, Grassland ecology, Groundwater, Gulf of Mexico, Habitat conservation, Hawaii, Hurricanes, Illinois, Job creation, Kansas, Labor, Latin America, Law, Livestock, Marketing, Marketing of farm produce, Meat inspection, Medical supplies, Merchant ships, Missouri, Natural foods, Natural resources, North Carolina, Nutrition, Pest control, Plant diseases, Plant protection, Potable water, Poultry, Reforestation, Relocation, Rescission of appropriated funds, Research centers, Restoration ecology, Rhode Island, Right to travel, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, Rural housing, Science policy, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Telecommunication, Telephone, Trade, Transportation, Trees, Veterinary medicine, Water conservation, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, Watersheds, Welfare, West Virginia, Wetlands, WIC program
Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kohl. With written report No. 110-134. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/24/2007--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.) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2008 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (Department) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) executive operations; (3) National Appeals Division; (4) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (5) Homeland Security Staff; (6) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (7) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (8) Office [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428. Bill TextTo maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. 10/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency of the federal government), in any matter arising under federal law, from compelling a covered person to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence, including determinations: (1) relating to exhaustion of alternative sources, (2) that the testimony or document sought is critical; (3) that disclosure of the information source's identity is necessary; and (4) that the public interest in compelling disclosure of the information or document involved outweighs the public interest in gathering [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, a the "Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building". 9/10/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, a the "Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building."
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Culture, Economic concentration, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Government information, Government publicity, Governmental investigations, Humanities, Independent regulatory commissions, Journalism, Law, Minorities, Minorities in mass media, Minority business enterprises, Radio journalism, Radio programs, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television programs, Television stations, Women, Women in business
Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30 p.m. Bill TextA bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. 11/8/2007--Introduced. Media Ownership Act of 2007 - Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in changing any of its regulations related to broadcast ownership, to publish notice in the Federal Register for least 90 days, followed by at least 60 days for public comment, followed by at least 30 days to reply to comments. Applies those requirements to any any changes related to broadcast and newspaper ownership made after October 1, 2007. Requires the FCC, before voting on any change in broadcast and newspaper ownership rules, to complete a separate rulemaking to promote the broadcast of local programming and content by broadcasters, including radio [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership.
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Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 5/15/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (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.
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Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Bill TextTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify current cross-ownership limitations by eliminating provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM or FM radio or television broadcast license to any party on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control of a daily newspaper.
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Congress, Congressional veto, Economic concentration, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television stations
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 5/15/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (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.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Competition, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Licenses, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Television industry, Television stations
Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Bill TextTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify current cross-ownership limitations by eliminating provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM or FM radio or television broadcast license to any party on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control of a daily newspaper.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Culture, Economic concentration, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Government information, Government publicity, Governmental investigations, Humanities, Independent regulatory commissions, Journalism, Law, Minorities, Minorities in mass media, Minority business enterprises, Radio journalism, Radio programs, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television programs, Television stations, Women, Women in business
Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30 p.m. Bill TextA bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. 11/8/2007--Introduced. Media Ownership Act of 2007 - Amends the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in changing any of its regulations related to broadcast ownership, to publish notice in the Federal Register for least 90 days, followed by at least 60 days for public comment, followed by at least 30 days to reply to comments. Applies those requirements to any any changes related to broadcast and newspaper ownership made after October 1, 2007. Requires the FCC, before voting on any change in broadcast and newspaper ownership rules, to complete a separate rulemaking to promote the broadcast of local programming and content by broadcasters, including radio [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, a the "Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building". 9/10/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, a the "Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. 5/2/2007--Introduced. Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency) from compelling a covered person (a person engaged in journalism, including their supervisor, employer, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence. Requires the content of compelled testimony or documents to be limited and narrowly tailored. Applies this Act to communications service providers with regard to testimony or any record, information, or other communication that relates to a business transaction between such providers and covered persons. Sets forth notice requirements. Permits a court [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428. Bill TextTo maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. 10/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency of the federal government), in any matter arising under federal law, from compelling a covered person to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence, including determinations: (1) relating to exhaustion of alternative sources, (2) that the testimony or document sought is critical; (3) that disclosure of the information source's identity is necessary; and (4) that the public interest in compelling disclosure of the information or document involved outweighs the public interest in gathering [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Censorship, Civil liberties, Communications, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Human rights, International affairs, Latin America, Law, Licenses, Mass media, Periodicals, Radio broadcasting, Telecommunication, Television broadcasting, Television stations, Venezuela
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Supports members of the media in Venezuela who are facing an assault on their rights to freedoms of the press, speech, and expression. Expresses concern regarding the announcement of Venezuelan President Chavez not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), and calls upon the government of Venezuela to reverse the decision not to renew RCTV's license. Urges the government of Venezuela to: (1) create an independent body to assign and renew broadcasting licenses in Venezuela; and (2) respect the rights of freedom of expression for all Venezuelans. Calls upon the government of Venezuela to respect the rights of an independent media.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural credit, Agricultural extension work, Agricultural research, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture in foreign trade, Animals, Appropriations, Budgets, Business, Child nutrition, Children, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Crop insurance, Cuba, Dams, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, Disaster relief, Economic policy, Electric power distribution, Energy, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Export finance, Farm Credit Administration, Federal aid to transportation, Federal installations, Feeds, Finance, Floodplains, Food, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food relief, Food stamps, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government lending, Grassland ecology, Groundwater, Gulf of Mexico, Habitat conservation, Hawaii, Hurricanes, Illinois, Job creation, Kansas, Labor, Latin America, Law, Livestock, Marketing, Marketing of farm produce, Meat inspection, Medical supplies, Merchant ships, Missouri, Natural foods, Natural resources, North Carolina, Nutrition, Pest control, Plant diseases, Plant protection, Potable water, Poultry, Reforestation, Relocation, Rescission of appropriated funds, Research centers, Restoration ecology, Rhode Island, Right to travel, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, Rural housing, Science policy, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Telecommunication, Telephone, Trade, Transportation, Trees, Veterinary medicine, Water conservation, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, Watersheds, Welfare, West Virginia, Wetlands, WIC program
Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kohl. With written report No. 110-134. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/24/2007--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.) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2008 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (Department) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) executive operations; (3) National Appeals Division; (4) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (5) Homeland Security Staff; (6) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (7) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (8) Office [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Advertising, Budgets, Business, Cable television, Communications, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to research, Federal-state relations, Gambling, Gifts, Grants-in-aid, Humanities, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Mass media, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Mental health, Mental health services, Mental illness, Motion pictures, Periodicals, Preventive medicine, Professional associations, Public service advertising, Radio broadcasting, Research grants, Science policy, Sports, State and local government, State finance, Telecommunication, Television broadcasting of sports
Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo address problem gambling. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Awareness of Problem Gambling Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national campaign to increase knowledge and raise awareness of problem gambling.Requires the Secretary to: (1) administer and coordinate the voluntary donation of resources to assist in implementing new programs and augmenting existing national campaigns to provide national strategies for dissemination of information intended to address problem gambling; (2) encourage media outlets to provide information aimed at preventing problem gambling; and (3) target radio and television audiences of sporting events and gambling.Requires the President to: (1) establish and implement a national program of research on problem gambling; (2) appoint an advisory commission to coordinate federal research; and (3) consider the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's recommendations.Authorizes [...] show full description
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