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OH HCR24
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
9/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Miranda
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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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