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Senate Condemns FCC Threats Against Media for Free Speech

This Senate resolution condemns the actions of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman for threatening broadcasters with penalties over political commentary. It aims to protect freedom of speech in the media, ensuring citizens continue to have access to diverse opinions and commentary without fear of government censorship.
Key points
Protection of Free Speech: The Senate affirms that the government cannot censor or penalize media for their political commentary, even if controversial.
Media Independence: The resolution emphasizes that broadcasters and journalists should be independent from government coercion, which is crucial for citizens' access to unrestricted information.
Limiting Official Power: The Senate calls on the FCC Chairman to retract his threats and respect the constitutional limitations of his office, protecting citizens from abuse of power.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_407
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the comments made by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, threatening to penalize ABC and Disney for the political commentary of ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel were dangerous and unconstitutional.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_407.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Protection of Free Speech: The Senate affirms that the government cannot censor or penalize media for their political commentary, even if controversial.
  • Media Independence: The resolution emphasizes that broadcasters and journalists should be independent from government coercion, which is crucial for citizens' access to unrestricted information.
  • Limiting Official Power: The Senate calls on the FCC Chairman to retract his threats and respect the constitutional limitations of his office, protecting citizens from abuse of power.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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