In Congress

Resolution of Disapproval: Federal Communications Commission Media Ownership Rules (S.J. Res. 28/H.J. Res. 79)

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Senate Joint Resolution 28, introduced by Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 vote to remove the "newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership" ban prohibiting one company from owning a broadcast station and the major daily newspaper in the same media market.

Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353)

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The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (H.R. 5353), introduced by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access.

Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215)

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The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215), introduced by Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), would reinstate protections for Net Neutrality. It would ensure that all content, applications and services are equally accessible and would prohibit broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.

Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (H.R. 3919)

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The Broadband Census of America Act (H.R. 3919), introduced by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would encourage broadband deployment by creating a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service.

Community Broadband Act of 2007 (H.R. 3281/S. 1853)

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The Community Broadband Act (H.R. 3281), introduced in the House by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), would encourage the deployment of high-speed networks by preserving the ability of local governments to offer community broadband infrastructure and services.

Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 1492)

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The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492), introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), seeks to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission to re-evaluate its current definition of "broadband" as a connection of 200 kilobits per second.

Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (S. 1675/H.R. 2802)

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The Local Community Radio Act (S. 1675), introduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), would allow new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations in communities across the country.

Media Ownership Act of 2007 (H.R. 4835/S. 2332)

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The Media Ownership Act (H.R. 4835), introduced by Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), would promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership.

Connect America Now Act of 2007 (H.R. 3893)

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The Connect America Now Act (H.R. 3893), introduced by Rep. Thomas Allen (D-Maine), would encourage broadband deployment modeled on the "Connect Nation" public-private partnership program.

Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act (H.R. 4882)

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The Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act (H.R. 4882), introduced by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), would strengthen public interest obligations on broadcasters by requiring those seeking license renewal to demonstrate that they have made a dedication to civic affairs in their community.

Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 (S. 2033)

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The Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act (S. 2033), introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), would require wireless service providers to share simple, clear information on their services and charges with customers before they enter into long-term contracts.

Universal Broadband Deployment by 2015

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The 'Universal Broadband Deployment by 2015' resolution, introduced by Sen. John D. Rockefeller (D-W.Va), would increase the broadband standard to 100 Megabits and create affordable, universal access to broadband services by 2015.

White Spaces Act of 2007 (S. 337)

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The White Spaces Act of 2007 (S. 337), introduced by Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.), would direct the Federal Communications Commission to free up "white spaces," or unused portions of the broadcast spectrum, by October 1, 2007, in the interest of promoting technological development.

Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2035)

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The Rural Broadband Improvement Act (H.R. 2035), introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts [R-Kan.], would modify the RUS broadband loans program by narrowing the definition of "eligible rural community," thereby excluding suburban and near-urban areas from receiving the funding.

Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 (H.R. 1818)

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The Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act (H.R. 1818), introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), would amend the Internal Revenue Code to permit taxpayers to deduct certain broadband expenditures, such as installation and connection costs for subscribers in rural or underserved areas.

Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (S. 1032/H.R. 2174)

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The Rural Broadband Initiative Act (S. 1032), introduced by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), would extend and improve access to broadband services in small towns across America. The legislation creates a policy and action framework to ensure that the federal government employs an effective and comprehensive strategy to deploy broadband service and access in rural areas across the United States.

Serving Everyone with Reliable, Vital Internet, Communications, and Education Act of 2007 (H.R. 42)

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The Serving Everyone with Reliable, Vital Internet, Communications, and Education Act of 2007 (H.R. 42), introduced by Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to continue in effect and expand the Lifeline Assistance Program and the Link Up Program.

Internet Radio Equality Act (H.R. 2060/S. 1353)

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The Internet Radio Equality Act (H.R. 2060), introduced by Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and Don Manzullo (R-Ill.), would fix a March 2007 ruling made by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) concerning an increase in the rates paid by Internet radio webcasters.

Universal Service for Americans Act (S. 101)

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The Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act (S. 101), introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), would update the nation's universal service laws. The USA Act would strengthen the integrity and accountability of the USF program.

Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1597/S. 234)

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The Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1597), introduced by Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and Nathan Deal (R-Ga.), would direct the FCC to move quickly to free up valuable but unused broadcast airwaves and make them available for wireless broadband use.