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OH HCR24

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Miranda

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Calls upon Congress to craft a twenty-first century Fairness Act requiring cable, broadcast, and radio networks using public airwaves to provide diversity of opinion on issues
  • Requests Congress reexamine Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to compel social media owners to eliminate widespread dissemination of false information about factual matters
  • Cites the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack as demonstrating consequences of misinformation spread through traditional and social media
  • References the original Fairness Doctrine (1949-1987) which required licensed broadcasters to present fair and balanced coverage of controversial community issues
  • Directs House Clerk to transmit resolution copies to the President, Congress leadership, Ohio congressional delegation, Ohio Governor, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Urge Congress to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: State and Local Government

9/22/2021

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government9/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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