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.

This is a non-binding Senate resolution (S. Res. 407) expressing the sense of the Senate that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s September 17, 2025 remarks threatening to penalize ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s political commentary were dangerous and unconstitutional. The measure cites the First Amendment, argues that the FCC cannot censor programming or punish broadcasters for editorial decisions, and condemns Carr for using his official position to pressure private entities. It also calls on Carr to retract his threats and re-commit to constitutional limits, while affirming the independence of the press and broadcasters. As a resolution, the bill is a symbolic expression of the Senate’s views and does not create or change law or regulatory authority. It signals congressional opposition to government coercion in media content and may influence public discourse or future oversight considerations, but it does not alter the powers of the FCC or shield any particular broadcaster from regulatory action.