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HR 1880119th CongressIntroduced
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 amends the Communications Act to prohibit the FCC from revoking licenses or imposing conditions based on a broadcaster’s viewpoint, while preserving the FCC’s authority to act on criminal or incitement violations.
Key Points
- 1FCC may not revoke or take action against a licensee on the basis of viewpoint.
- 2FCC may not condition approvals on compliance with viewpoint‑related requirements.
- 3The prohibition does not affect FCC authority to act on criminal conduct or incitement.
- 4The Act clarifies that FCC’s actions must be based on statutory grounds, not political pressure.
- 5The Act is intended to protect free speech and prevent viewpoint discrimination.
Impact Areas
Broadcast licensees and media companies.FCC regulatory staff and enforcement officers.Viewpoint‑based content creators and audiences.Congressional oversight of FCC’s regulatory practices.
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