Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextA resolution congratulating the Focus on the Family radio program for its induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. 7/31/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the Focus on the Family radio program, its staff, and its founder and chairman, James Dobson, for their excellence in radio programming and the program's worthy induction the National Radio Hall of Fame.
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5942) Bill TextA resolution designating June 2008, as "'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' Recognition Month". 6/20/2008--Introduced. Designates June 2008 as Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! Recognition Month. Celebrates the show for its contributions to the nation's creative spirit and for bringing smiles to America's Saturday mornings.
Also tagged in: Archives, Authorization, Communications, Congress, Congressional agencies, Federal libraries, Federal officials, Foundations, Gifts, Government employees, Government information, Humanities, Libraries, Library of Congress, Motion pictures, Removal of officials, Reporters and reporting, Signs and symbols, Social services, Sound recording and reproducing, Telecommunication, Television news, Term limits
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes. 10/2/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 4, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations through FY2016 for: (1) Library of Congress activities for the maintenance and preservation of sound recordings that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant; and (2) the National Recording Preservation Foundation to accept and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation's sound recording heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives.Revises the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166-2167) Bill TextA resolution designating April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month, a time to celebrate all of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.
Latest Action: 06/18/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543) Bill TextExpressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month". 6/18/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Supports the designation of April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month and encourages the celebration of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Education, Educational television, Elections, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Licenses, Politics and government, Public interest, Radio broadcasting, Radio stations, Reporters and reporting, Telecommunication, Television broadcasting, Television programs, Television stations
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2642) Bill TextTo ensure broadcast station licenses are utilized to serve the public interest. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as a part of broadcast station license renewal, that a station demonstrate it's dedication to civic affairs, local news, local programming, elections, and educational programming for children. Decreases the term of new and renewal licenses from eight to three years.
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, Newspapers, Radio journalism, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television programs, Television stations, Women, Women in business
Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-461. 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. 9/15/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) 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 made necessary by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Freedom of speech, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, Military operations, Military personnel, Military strategy, Officer personnel, Reporters and reporting, Telecommunication, Veterans, War casualties
Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextHonoring all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way and pledging to debate policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq without attacking the integrity of any person, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the service of General John Batiste, General Paul Eaton, Army specialist Buddhika Jayamaha, Sergeant Wesley D. Smith, Sergeant Jeremy Roebuck, Sergeant Edward Sandmeier, as well as other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States, and honors the personal sacrifices made by these men and their families, and other members and their families. Recognizes the service and mourns the loss of Sergeant Omar Mora, Staff Sergeant Yance T. Gray, and the 3,784 members who have died in Iraq as of September 27, 2007, and extends sympathies to their families. Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Jeremy A. Murphy and the more than 24,000 members wounded in Iraq.[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Families, Freedom of speech, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, Military operations, Military personnel, Military strategy, Reporters and reporting, Telecommunication, Veterans
Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextHonoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and condemning the attack by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh on the integrity and professionalism of some of those Americans. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the service of all members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing and with honor to defend the United States, and the personal sacrifices made by them and their families. Commits to judge the merits of opinions of such members regarding the policies of the United States, including those related to military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from unwarranted personal attacks. Condemns the personal attacks made by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh impugning the integrity and professionalism of members who have expressed opinions regarding military actions in Iraq. Honors all members and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, as well as their families. Pledges to debate any supplemental [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Broadband, Broadcast journalism, Business, Competition, Direct broadcast satellites, Emergency communication systems, Emergency management, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Licenses, Radio broadcasting, Radio stations, Technology, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. Bill TextTo preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), consistent with the representations made by digital audio radio satellite service licensees that digital audio radio satellite service would be a national service, to revise its regulations to provide that digital audio radio satellite service (DARSS): (1) licensees shall not provide services that are locally differentiated or that result in programming being delivered to consumers in one geographic market that is different from programming delivered in any other geographic market; and (2) repeaters shall be restricted to simultaneously retransmitting the programming transmitted by satellite directly to DARSS subscribers' receivers. Requires the FCC to complete a rulemaking proceeding [...] show full description
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