HR-1754 : Still Just a Bill

Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2021 or the MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in its biennial communications marketplace report.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718)House floor actions
2021-07-20FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1754 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1754.House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3644; text: CR H3644)House floor actions
2021-07-19FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-03-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2021-03-10IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Government information and archives
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Television and film
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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