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Promoting Diversity in Broadcast Station Ownership

This act aims to increase the number of radio and television stations owned by women and minorities. It introduces a tax certificate program for transactions that promote this diversity, potentially influencing who controls media and what content is broadcast. Citizens may experience a wider range of perspectives in local media.
Key points
Establishes a tax certificate program for sales of broadcast stations that result in or preserve ownership by socially disadvantaged individuals (women and minorities), encouraging more diverse ownership.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will regularly report to Congress on the number of minority- and women-owned stations and recommend ways to increase this number.
The act requires the FCC to examine whether diversity in ownership leads to a greater diversity of viewpoints expressed in broadcast content.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4871
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4871.

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 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a tax certificate program for sales of broadcast stations that result in or preserve ownership by socially disadvantaged individuals (women and minorities), encouraging more diverse ownership.
  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will regularly report to Congress on the number of minority- and women-owned stations and recommend ways to increase this number.
  • The act requires the FCC to examine whether diversity in ownership leads to a greater diversity of viewpoints expressed in broadcast content.
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. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1].

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 2025-12-28.

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Media and Culture Taxes