Ron Paul - The Fairness Doctrine
Last Updated: Jan 16, 2012
Congressman Paul opposes the fairness doctrine. He has co-sponsored legislation that would prevent the reinstatement of the provision.
Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation
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.