Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Mike Pence announced today that all 202 members of the House Republican Conference are cosponsoring the Broadcaster Freedom Act, a bill that would prevent the Fairness Doctrine from ever being reinstated without an act of Congress. Pence also announced the first Democrat cosponsor, John Yarmuth from Kentucky.This is a great day for American talk radio. Now if we can get another great day lined up for internet radio, that would be fantastic!
Pence’s statement follows:
“Following calls from many in Congress to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, House Republicans have responded in force. As of today, every Republican in Congress has cosponsored the Broadcaster Freedom Act and millions who cherish the dynamic forum of American talk radio should be thankful.
“House Republicans know that bringing back the Fairness Doctrine would amount to government control over political views expressed on the public airwaves.
“The Broadcaster Freedom Act will prevent the FCC or any future President from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine. This legislation ensures freedom will remain the anthem of our radio airwaves.
“I call on my Democrat colleagues to join me and every House Republican in cosponsoring this important legislation to keep America’s radio airwaves free from censorship.”
UPDATE:
U.S. Congressman Mike Pence will discuss the Fairness Doctrine on C-SPAN this Saturday at 6:30pm. It will re-air on C-SPAN 2 on Monday, August 13 at 8am and 8pm.
