H.J.Res. 72House108th Congress (2003-2005)In Committee
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Sponsored by 
Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY)
Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY)Introduced October 16, 2003
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
October 27, 2003
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
October 16, 2003
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
October 27, 2003
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Introduced in HouseIssued October 16, 2003
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[H.J. Res. 72 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 72
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications
Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 16, 2003
Mr. Hinchey (for himself, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Markey) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications
Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to
broadcast media ownership (Report and Order FCC 03-127, received by
Congress on July 10, 2003), and such rule shall have no force or
effect.
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