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Prohibiting Reinstatement of Fairness Doctrine for Broadcasters

This act aims to permanently prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reintroducing the Fairness Doctrine. This means that radio and television stations will not be legally required to present opposing viewpoints on controversial public issues. For citizens, this implies that broadcasters have more freedom in shaping their news and public affairs programs, which could affect the diversity of opinions presented.
Key points
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be prohibited from mandating broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues.
Radio and television stations will retain freedom in content selection and perspectives, without a forced obligation to balance opinions.
This may influence how citizens receive information and the diversity of media sources available to them.
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Print number: 117_HR_1409
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1409.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be prohibited from mandating broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues.
  • Radio and television stations will retain freedom in content selection and perspectives, without a forced obligation to balance opinions.
  • This may influence how citizens receive information and the diversity of media sources available to them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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