Thaddeus McCotter - The Fairness Doctrine
Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011 - Cosponsor
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Cosponsor
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - Cosponsor
To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.