118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 145 — RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023

“To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine.”

Science, technology, communications

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 20, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 9, 2023

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Referred

Jan 20, 2023

E&C

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating in any manner the requirement that broadcasters present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance (commonly known as the Fairness Doctrine).

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jan 20, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.